General Manager I

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Active Full-Time Management Belcamp, MD, US

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location; for this position, the annual base salary target range is $177,712 - $200,000, with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

The General Manager I role is a senior management position in our organization. Under general policy direction, the General Manager I plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the people, growth, operations and programs of an assigned facility within our organization, to maintain short and long term financial and organizational viability while fulfilling commitments to customers.

• P/L responsibility for a $5-10M and growing testing operation with 15-30 employees.
• Lead organization to meet or exceed corporate profit objectives.
• Implement best practices for continuous process improvement.
• Train, supervise, and direct Department Managers in management development issues and corporate affairs.
• Recommend new complimentary/supplementary business opportunities to senior executives.
• Develop and execute implementation plan for new opportunities and communicate them effectively to corresponding teams; ensuring goals and objectives are set in place.
• Provide the direction, motivation, and training necessary to assure that employees are consistently offering outstanding levels of service to their customers and maintaining all standards necessary to being recognized for superior customer satisfaction.
• Create and maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork and cooperation where employees can prosper, are rewarded for their effort, and are continuously challenged to improve the performance of all functional areas of the facility and operation.
• Set the standard for integrity, ethics and job performance.
• Influence sales staff to foster year-to-year revenue growth.
• Act as senior customer advocate, ensuring that all complaints are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develop policies and procedures related to Division operations and implement them as needed.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure proper skill sets to achieve corporate goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of P&L, business management, leadership, and people management experience working as a Director of Operations, Sector Manager, Business Owner or General Manager, preferably for a company that provides testing, engineering, contract services and/or products to the Aerospace, Space and/or Defense Industries.
• Proven track record of P&L success. Business development experience includes sales growth, marketing strategies, negotiating and closing deals, process improvements, innovation and bringing new opportunities to market.
• Experienced and skilled at developing and implementing efficient and effective operational processes.
• Experience in coaching and developing personnel and teams.
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