Site Manager

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Cedar City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Karman Space & Defense is searching for a Site Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Cedar City Industrial Solid Propulsion site and will report into the Regional General Manager. ABOUT US Karman is a leader in the rapid design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions for customers operating across Launch Vehicles, Satellites, Spacecraft, Missile Defense, Hypersonics, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Karman is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA and currently has multiple locations in Southern California, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Alabama.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science required, Master’s degree preferred.
15+ years’ experience in an aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing environment is required.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to successfully pass a federal background check
Based in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Cedar City, UT area.

Nice To Haves

Background in leading program execution and operations within a Space/Missile/Defense/Hypersonic environment is preferred.
Deep experience with solid rocket motor products and technology is preferred.
Proven ability to drive and sustain operational growth
Heavy focus on compliance with AS9100 quality systems
Experience managing a P&L
Expertise in mechanical and technical manufacturing environments
Demonstrated performance leading in a matrixed organization
Strong leadership background
Ability to work with diverse and complex business models in midsize to large organizations

Responsibilities

Execute the company’s strategic objectives while meeting customer commitments and stated financial goals.
Uphold operational excellence at the site.
Support the staffing of the organization with qualified personnel and will ensure the shop floor is trained on best practices and improved operations models.
Implement systems and processes for standardizing work and remove bottlenecks.
Work with engineering and program management to ensure programmatic success and collaboration throughout all departments.
Implement strong process controls to ensure that shipments are being delivered on time, with zero defects, and expected margins.
Use lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques to reduce variation in processes where able and to better align functions on the shop floor.
Ensure proper facility utilization and product flow across the site.
Take a hands-on approach to managing and improving the performance across all product lines by establishing operational metrics that improve the visibility of equipment utilization, labor productivity, and profitability.
Responsible for adherence and reporting of company financials and KPIs for the site.
Responsible for overall site safety and a robust energetic safety policy.
Work with corporate and local HR to hire staff and get in front of future growth initiatives.
Manage the relationships with current customers and suppliers and oversee proposal and contracting processes.
Lead a robust sales initiative to win new customers and new programs for the organization.
Capture 20% growth year over year.
Lead facility expansion initiatives for the potential Building 3 and new land options to support future pipeline growth.