President

AO Precision Manufacturing LLC•Daytona Beach, FL

6d•$200,000•Onsite

About The Position

AO Precision Manufacturing LLC (“AOP” or the “Company”) is a family-owned manufacturer of CNC - machined parts primarily for the firearms industry. AOP manufactures those parts in a company-owned 120,000-square-foot building in Daytona Beach, FL. The Company operates 100+ CNC milling and turning machines and related equipment as well as in-house anodizing, chroming and phosphating lines. AOP’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities include build-to-print, prototyping and in-house assembly which have been certified utilizing AS9100 and NADCAP standards. The Company currently employs 75 people. The Company currently generates 90% of its revenues from the firearms industry. Ownership has mandated that AOP must diversify its business away from the firearms industry. AOP needs to grow its aerospace and defense business as well as develop profitable business opportunities in the automotive, agricultural, heavy truck and equipment industries as well as others.

Requirements

Manufacturing management background, preferably in the precision machining industry
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a company’s operations
Identify new business opportunities
Develop customer acquisition strategies
Grow the business on both the top and bottom line
Strong foundation in quality systems
Ability to effectively utilize MRP systems (specifically Epicor)
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training
Strong financial management knowledge
Previously had P&L responsibility for a company, business unit or product line
Experience in reducing costs and working capital requirements
Ability to build a strong relationship with the management team, the company’s production employees, Juno and ultimately with customers and industry contacts
Ability to work with people at all levels and lead people to the appropriate conclusion on courses of action
Ability to get things done quickly and thoughtfully
Possess a long-term growth mentality versus a quick-turn mentality
Production management talent, leadership, and execution skills
Financial management knowledge and skills
Excellent business judgment
Outstanding communication skills
High ethical values and practices
A high degree of integrity
A sense of urgency coupled with a drive to perform at a high level

Responsibilities

Driving sales growth of the business through penetration of new markets and customers
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of AOP
Participation in the strategic planning process
Operational outcomes including production, inventory control, capital utilization, quality control, safety training and employee development
Full P&L responsibility
Develop along with Juno [and execute] a strategy to effectively manage the profitability of the Company, broaden the customer base, increase revenues and improve bottom line performance
Attract, motivate, develop, and manage high-caliber employees
Delegate and not micromanage, while retaining a deep understanding of the details
Think, plan, and execute tactically and strategically