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General Manager- Aerospace

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4 months ago
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We are looking for a General Manage with astrong background in the Aerospace Industry.In addition to having strong technical skills, the right candidate will plan, organize, coordinate and direct growth, operations, and programs to maintain short and long term financial and organizational viability, while fulfilling commitments to customers. This position will oversee (3) sites in (3) European Counties.


Qualifications

  • Preferably 8+ years’ management experience (100+ employees)
  • Proven track record of P & L success and business development (Revenue 10m+)
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to proactively identify financial challenges, analyze available information and identify innovative solutions.
  • Strong ability to partner with other colleagues and departments (e.g., Operations, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Human Resources, Finance).



Core Responsibilities

  • Responsible and accountable to drive and deliver revenue, profit, working capital and operational performance.
  • Overall Revenue responsibility over 10m
  • Responsibility of 100+ employees, multilocation preferred
  • Build and maintain a culture that promotes teamwork, coaching and collaboration.
  • Promote a customer centric culture through regular interactions with customers driving Customer Care throughout the organization

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