Division Manager - Orion Talent

Orion Talent, the nation's largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Division Manager position with a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide.

Position Details
Location: Haverhill, MA
Compensation: $150K - $190K (15-20% bonus) and car allowance ($8K) (perk) w/ relocation
Shift: M-F
Benefits:
--- Competitive wages
--- Attractive benefits package
--- Generous company pension plan
--- Positive work-life balance
--- Excellent career progression opportunities
--- Employee Assistance Program
--- Free parking

Position Description
As Division Manager, your core responsibility will be to assume full P&L accountability for the business unit, and work with the Director North American Operations to refine, develop, and oversee the implementation of a strategic business plan, aligned with the overall corporate strategy for the company. You must apply strong leadership and relationship management skills to deliver a change management strategy for the business, to ensure operational efficiencies are realized and service excellence remains consistently high, while continuing to drive profitable business growth through the management of a focused business development strategy. Responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership
--- Develop in-depth understanding of the business relative to strategic company objectives
--- Develop, refine, and oversee the implementation of a long- and short-term strategic business plan, aligned to corporate strategy/objectives.
--- Strategically align with customers and develop plans which include commitments to delivery, performance measures, and price.
--- Utilize performance metrics that are developed to measure ongoing strategic success and to identify areas for improvement.
--- Develop succession strategy and improve bench strength by facilitating and mentoring manufacturing organization leaders to be exceptional.
--- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of manufacturing team to ensure long-term health, productivity, with a high-performance culture. Ensure appropriate skills and staffing levels are maintained.
Financial Management & Oversight
--- Oversee the management of all financial matters for the facility, including cash and asset management, reporting, corporate & regulatory policies, etc.
--- Oversee development of comprehensive annual business plan (including budgets, forecasts, and operational targets).
--- Set measurable financial goals (short- & long-term) that drive profitable business growth.
Operational Excellence
--- Ensure divisional operating structure is optimally aligned to achieve efficiencies.
--- Improve facility performance by successful implementation and maintenance of Corporate MOS (company operating system) processes.
--- Direct continuous improvement efforts and oversee the organization's performance relative to quality of products and responsiveness to customer requirements.
Systems Management
--- Ensure all internal business systems are operating optimally to direct, monitor, and measure company resources.
Compliance Management
--- Establish and maintain a strong safety and quality culture within the organization.
--- Maintain broad oversight of operations ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.
--- Establish and maintain a regular internal and management review process and create action plans for improvement.
Human Capital Management
--- Lead multidisciplinary team that guides, motivates, and develops all staff.
--- Develop a culture of operational excellence, creative thought, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
--- Develop a strong and well-functioning senior management team.
--- Be a champion for change.

Position Requirements
--- Post-Secondary Education in Engineering, Business, or related field.
--- Background in manufacturing (8-15 years post-military).
--- P&L responsibility of a company, branch or division of a relevant size and scope.
--- Senior management experience with precision/custom engineering manufacturing.
--- Operations experience using lean manufacturing tools.
--- Experience with introducing and implementing continuous process improvement initiatives.
--- Warehousing, distribution, and logistics expertise.
--- Demonstrated team development experience.
--- Professional Engineer (electrical/mechanical) an asset.
--- Aerospace industry experience is an asset.
--- Experience managing in a unionized environment.
--- Participated or been a lead in ERP systems conversions.
--- Excellent written/oral communication skills, sense of urgency & interpersonal skills.
--- Experience with resources allocation and risk management
--- Knowledge/skills in policy writing, project management.
--- Flexible and open-minded to outsourcing, strategic partnering, and virtual work environments as options to traditional thinking.
--- Demonstrates values consistent with the culture, management, and operating style expected of employees.
--- Confident and comfortable with challenging the status quo in an appropriate manner.