General Manager

General ManagerApplied Composites (AC) is seeking a General Manager who oversees and manages various aspects of a business unit or broader processes. Creates and establishes department policies and objectives while aligning with strategic corporate direction. The primary duties of this job require management of business or department.

Responsibilities include hiring and firing subordinate employees (or effectively recommending such decisions), interviewing, selecting, and training employees; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work; directing employees' work; maintaining production records for use in supervision; appraising employees' productivity and efficiency for recommending promotions or other changes in status; handling employee complaints and grievances; disciplining employees; assigning work among employees; and providing for the safety and security of the employees. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significanceAbout AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.Job Accountabilities:Oversees various business operations aspects or broad processes within the business unit/the global functionCreates plans, develops and establishes policies to facilitate business units or business processes to meet objectives in accordance with strategic corporate directionCollaborates with business unit leaders to formulate strategies that satisfy business and customer requirementsPerforms data analysis from business unit processes and communicates metrics to upper managementWorks within budget to allocate staff and other resources to ensure that operations run smoothly and best utilize available funding to meet departmental objectivesDevelops and supports a cross functional culture of continuous improvementSchedules workload to meet priorities; achieving all performance related targetsLeads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needsManages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectationsOther responsibilities as assignedJob Specifications: Education: Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations Years' Experience: 10 - 15 years of relevant experience Skills:Strong leadership and management skills to enable the creation of highly effective operational processesDemonstrated ability to execute functional business plans and contribute to the development of functional strategyAbility to anticipate internal or external business challenges/regulatory issues and make recommendationsCapable of directing the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems, while applying advanced analytical thought and judgmentAbility to absorb and apply new technical information and evaluate implicationsDemonstrates a high level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significanceExcellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence, while exercising sensitivity to the audienceProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management toolsBenefits: At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.