Business Unit Manager

Company Profile

Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the Trans Digm Group (NYSE: TDG).

Industry: Defense Manufacturing

Number of Employees: 650

Title: Business Unit Manager - Ordnance

Job Family: Manufacturing Management

Reports to: Vice President - Sales

Works with: Mid-level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with customers from the U.S. Dept. of Defense and major prime contractors.

Location: Coachella, California

Type: Full-Time

The Business Unit Manager through the Program Managers is responsible for leading integrated product teams (IPT) of Program Management, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality and support staff (Safety, Purchasing, Storage & Transportation, etc.) for managing multiple production programs for defense and related applications with both USG and prime contractor customers. The Business Unit Manager works with the site leader to coordinate operational activities and ensures that the program goals align with the company’s objectives, then plans internal and external operations across the Armtec enterprise to achieve expected financial and operational results.

Annual sales of combustible tank cases, mortar cases, artillery cases and pyrophoric payloads at Armtec exceeds $65 million, so this BUM must be a seasoned, intelligent and strategic leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering flawless quality military products to US and allied customers, on time and within budget, every time.

• Provide supervision and mentoring to the site Program Managers.
• Work with the other facility leaders to establish the annual business plan and fiscal year budget.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Finance Director to update monthly financial Outlooks.
• Work closely with the Ordnance Business Development Director to update monthly bookings.
• Present quarterly financial performance to corporate leaders during Business Unit Manager Meetings.
• Monitor and coordinate the activities of Armtec functional groups to deliver a qualified product in a timely manner and within a carefully controlled budget/schedule.
• Work with Armtec Marketing, Business Development, Engineering, Research & Development, and customer staff to identify and define specific opportunities for profitable new business suited to Armtec operational footprint and capabilities.
• Coordinate with other facility leaders to prepare and manage the annual capital expense request (CER) budget for necessary facility repairs and new equipment.
• Coordinate with other facility leaders to identify annual productivity projects across all facility functional areas and then manage monthly progress.
• Drive value based pricing for all Sales contracts. Oversee Proposal activities for production programs to prepare, analyze, and summarize value pricing recommendations to the VP of Sales & Marketing and the Armtec President.
• Review and approve all contractual terms and conditions prior to sales contract awards.
• Ensure all activities planned for the efficient execution of the program are performed to deliver a high-quality product, on time, and to established cost.
• Develop detailed metrics associated with the activities needed for achieving commitments using tools such as Gantt charts, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Cost and Schedule Performance Index (CPI/CPI), and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Identify program risks, and develop a risk-mitigation strategy for the programs.
• Liaison with customers and partners to create an efficient program plan and statement-of-work meeting Armtec financial requirements.
• Ability to understand complex technical data packages and interpret the requirements as they apply to the manufacturing process, technical data packages include: product drawings, military and commercial item specifications, and customer statements of work.
• Utilize internal and external resources effectively for program execution.
• Provide direction to the Production Team on priorities and schedule. Evaluate manpower needed to effectively perform production while meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements.
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