General Manager - Calibration Services; Philly area

Applied Technical Services (ATS) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. ATS serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Together, Instrumentation Technical Services (ITS) and ATS advance a shared mission to create a safe and reliable world through precise technical and professional services.

Our Calibration Department is currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic General Manager to be based at the West Chester, PA location. The Calibration Department specializes in precision calibration measuring equipment of various types.

Reporting to the Regional Calibration Director, East, the role of the General Manager is to actively drive business growth and profitability of the West Chester, PA location. As a member of a collaborative operations leadership team, the GM will work closely with regional leadership to develop forecasts, budgets, and growth plans. The GM will be a visible leader internally and externally and must possess the ability to influence and lead dynamic cross‑functional teams, and the ability to cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

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  Responsible for the full P&L of the market, the GM will develop annual plans, manage financial performance throughout the year, and oversee expe
• nses Provide leadership and the development of department staff through setting goals and objectives; identifying and arranging appropriate training and career development opportunities for employees at all levels; encouraging teamwork and sharing of best practices; fostering an environment of innovation and technical excellence; and planning the succession of employees with the skills to meet future company and customer ne
• eds.
  
  Connect and communicate with team members regularly to foster a positive environment and an engaged workforce
• the business
  
  Develop & implement annual plan(s) focused on increasing business, assessing staffing needs and spatial constrai
• nts.
  
  Work closely with team members to effectively manage operational over
• head
  
  Work with Quality team to ensure adherence to 17025 standards
• ions
  
  Take corrective action on nonconforming customer issues assuring implementation of sustainable solut
• ions Partner with corporate support functions including Finance and Accounting, HR, IT, Safety and Legal.
• Lead safety and ensure compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and easement terms governing work on and off site and help our customers achieve succ
• s.Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, company, and industry; maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilit

• role.
  
  Eight years of experience in Calibration including three years management responsibili
• ties 3+ years of P&L responsibility; multi-site experience pref
• erred
  
  Ability to perform electrical, dimensional, temperature, pressure, and mechanical calibra
• tions
  
  Experience in a growth-oriented business is strongly pref
• erred
  
  Strong experience in managing and unifying operational processes and leading a culture of continuous improv
• ement
  
  Exceptional customer interaction skills with the ability to build strong relationships, driving satisfaction, and facilitating g
• rowth
  
  Strong leader with integrity, dependability, and a strong work e
• thic.
  
  Must be results-oriented, proactive, and confident with the ability to balance multiple deliverables and drive financial su
• ccess
  
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop high-performing
• teams
  
  Project a sincere desire and ability to work within a cross-functional, matrix team environment, both locally and at a corporate
• level
  
  Industrial Technology Associates, Bachelors in an Engineering field, or similar degree preferred but not requ

• Certificates or Licenses Re
• quired:
  
  Computer Skills including experience With Microsoft Office Pl
• atforms
  
  Industrial Technology Associates, Bachelors in an Engineering field, or similar degree preferred but not r
• equired
  
  Valid Driver's License

• Associates must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time without ass
• istance.
  
  Maneuvering to and around e
• quipment
  
  Bending, kneeling, stooping, and
• reaching
  
  Climbing stepstools or
• ladders
  
  Lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 5
• 0 pounds
  
  Transporting to various locations within custo
• ironment:
  
  Work is performed primarily in an office environment with limited privacy and exposure to noise from others conducting business. The remainder of work is performed on job sites in the field, driving to and from the worksite. Associates may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic…