Site Manager

To Be Considered for This Role, You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience within complex manufacturing organizations, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success leading a manufacturing site with accountability for operational performance, financial results, P&L management, and strategic execution.
• Strong background in manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, regulatory compliance requirements, and mission-critical manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading operational excellence, Lean transformation, and large-scale business improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, and drive organizational effectiveness and change.
• Experience leading business growth initiatives, capital investments, facility expansion, and organizational transformation efforts.
• Demonstrated success building customer relationships and partnering with key customers, government agencies, and executive leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%-30%.

As the Site General Manager, You Will: Site Leadership & Business Performance

• Lead the overall strategy and performance of the Chatsworth site, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial objectives.
• Develop and execute site operating plans and growth strategies that align with division and corporate goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all functions.

Operational Excellence & Organizational Leadership

• Drive world-class manufacturing performance through Lean principles, operational excellence initiatives, and disciplined execution.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, and Facilities.
• Champion talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.

Customer, Growth & Strategic Planning

• Serve as the primary site representative for customers, suppliers, executive leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Support business growth by aligning site capabilities with customer needs, market opportunities, and long-term business objectives.
• Lead capital planning, resource allocation, and strategic investments that enhance competitiveness and operational performance.

Governance & Performance Management

• Ensure compliance with all customer, regulatory, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Monitor key business metrics, drive accountability, and communicate site performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Chatsworth, CA $200,000.00-$275,000.00 Annually