General Manager - Land and Sea Systems

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Job Title:

General Manager - Land and Sea Systems Reporting To:

SVP, Defense Division

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NYMoog is seeking a Business Unit General Manager (BUGM) to lead our 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 supporting land and sea defense applications.

The Land & Sea Business Unit plays a vital role in delivering mission-critical solutions for military ground vehicles, naval platforms, and other defense systems. Operating across facilities in Western New York and Orrville, Ohio, the business has a strong foundation of technical excellence, customer trust, and operational performance, with significant opportunity for continued growth and market expansion.

As the Business Unit General Manager, you will lead all aspects of the business, driving performance, supporting the development of our people, building strong customer relationships, and helping position the business for continued growth.

As a Business Unit General Manager, you will:

Own Business Unit P&L performance, including growth, profitability, operational excellence, On-Time Delivery, Quality, and Safety.

Lead and develop a high-performing organization, building a strong leadership team, strengthening succession planning, and fostering a culture where employees thrive and perform at their best.

Hold overall accountability for performance across 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 while positioning the business for long-term growth.

Drive customer engagement and business growth, leading strategic pursuits, key customer relationships, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.

Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, improving business performance, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Collaborate across the enterprise, partnering with peers and functional leaders to leverage shared capabilities and support enterprise objectives.

Serve as a key member of the Defense Division leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, resourcing, and long-range business planning.

To be considered, here’s what you will need to bring with you:

Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Engineering, or other technical discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly engineered industries.
5+ 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…