General Manager - Land and Sea Systems
About The Position
Moog is seeking a Business Unit General Manager to lead its Land & Sea Business Unit within the Space & Defense Group. Reporting to the Defense Division Senior Vice President, this executive leadership role is responsible for the overall performance, strategy, and growth of a multi-site business that develops and manufactures advanced control actuation systems and critical components for land and sea defense applications. The business operates across facilities in Western New York and Orrville, Ohio, and supports military ground vehicles, naval platforms, and other defense systems. The General Manager will lead all aspects of the business, drive performance and growth, develop employees, build customer relationships, and position the business for continued growth and market expansion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical discipline.
- 15 or more years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another highly engineered industry.
- 5 or more years of senior leadership experience with responsibility for business strategy, organizational performance, and people leadership.
- Demonstrated experience leading a business or major operating unit with P&L accountability.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality, and Business Development.
- Strong customer-facing leadership experience, including strategic relationship management, growth initiatives, and contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, business transformation, and growth initiatives.
- Ability to successfully obtain and maintain any required security clearances.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience leading complex, multi-site organizations and delivering strong operational and financial results.
Responsibilities
- Own Business Unit P&L performance, including growth, profitability, operational excellence, on-time delivery, quality, and safety.
- Lead and develop a high-performing organization, build a strong leadership team, strengthen succession planning, and foster a culture where employees thrive and perform at their best.
- Hold overall accountability for Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Development while empowering site managers and functional leaders to execute.
- Lead multi-site operations across Western New York and Orrville, Ohio, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and execution across locations.
- Develop and execute the Land & Sea Business Unit strategy, aligning priorities with Defense Division and Space & Defense Group objectives and positioning the business for long-term growth.
- Drive customer engagement and business growth by leading strategic pursuits, key customer relationships, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement to improve business performance, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with enterprise peers and functional leaders to leverage shared capabilities and support enterprise objectives.
- Serve as a member of the Defense Division leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, resourcing, and long-range business planning.
Benefits
- Annual bonuses may be available.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Open paid time off policy.
- Region-specific benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
