General Manager - Overhaul & Repair

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA•Laconia, NH

About The Position

The General Manager of Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and strategic growth of the MRO operation. The General Manager is expected to be a hands-on, working leader capable of stepping into the operation as needed to address gaps, remove bottlenecks, and maintain workflow continuity while also serving as a strong people manager who builds capability, accountability, and engagement across the team.

Requirements

Proven experience leading teams through growth, change, and operational constraint
Strong operational acumen with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic leadership and hands-on execution.
Demonstrated success developing inexperienced or early-career teams.
Experience serving as a working or “player-coach” leader in an MRO or production environment.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong understanding of aviation regulatory environments and repair station operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Operations Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul, aviation, manufacturing, or a regulated industrial environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.