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Full TimeThis is a full P&L General Manager role over a precision CNC machining operation that supplies complex, close-tolerance components for space, aerospace and defense customers. The site runs 3 to 5-axis machining, mill-turn equipment and wire EDM, with a fair amount of automation already in place and more planned. Whoever takes this on will have real influence over how the facility scales — not just maintaining what's already running — and will work alongside a broader group of sister operating companies rather than in isolation. Own the site's P&L, annual operating plan, and financial forecast Lead manufacturing, engineering, quality and administration across the full site Maximize productive use of the automated 5-axis, mill-turn and wire EDM equipment, including unattended and lights-out production Personally ensure quotations accurately reflect technical risk, capacity and profitability — accurate quoting is a key responsibility of this role Serve as the senior escalation point for key customers and partner with the commercial team on new business and diversification Build out the site's leadership bench and technical depth for future growth Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business or a related field; 10+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing experience, including 5+ years of senior leadership responsibility in a machining, aerospace, defense or similar technical manufacturing environment~ Demonstrated P&L responsibility for a plant, business unit or operating company~ Working knowledge of manufacturing financials — revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, labor utilization, overhead absorption, working capital and capital investment~ Experience leading multidisciplinary functions: operations, engineering, quality, production planning, supply chain and customer service~ Strong customer-management, negotiation and organizational-development skills Direct experience leading a precision CNC machining operation serving space, aerospace or defense customers Experience machining titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum and other aerospace materials Experience with new-product introduction, first-article inspection, program transfers and production scaling Experience within a private-equity-backed or multi-site manufacturing organization Lean, Six Sigma or comparable continuous-improvement training; MBA or advanced technical/business degree Full-time, on-site leadership role. This employer is a precision CNC machining operating company supplying complex, close-tolerance components for space, aerospace and defense customers, presented here on a confidential basis. It is part of a larger group of CNC machining operating companies, giving this site access to shared technical resources and commercial relationships while running its own P&L. Apply through hireCNC on a confidential basis — qualified candidates will be contacted directly by hireCNC's recruiter for this search.
