Job Title: General Manager / COO
Location: Anaheim, CA
Salary Rate: $150,000 - $200,000
Performance Bonus: 10-20% tied to company growth/profitability
We are a leader in the aerospace manufacturing industry and have provided our customers with innovative, high-quality products for over 100 years. We are seeking a General Manager / COO to lead our operations. If you have over 10 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with a history of operations and administrative management, please apply.
What You Will Be Doing
- Operational Leadership
- Direct daily manufacturing operations across sheet metal, machining, welding, and assembly.
- Ensure compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements.
- Oversee production scheduling, quality control, and on-time delivery.
- Sales & Business Development
- Work closely with sales engineers and production support staff to streamline quoting and customer communication.
- Expand business with existing accounts and develop new aerospace/defense relationships.
- Identify and execute growth opportunities in new programs and markets.
- Office & Administrative Oversight
- Supervise office staff, finance, and administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Implement processes and KPIs for job costing, forecasting, and profitability tracking.
- Support HR in hiring, performance management, and workforce development.
- Strategic Planning & Growth
- Partner with the President on long-term growth strategy, capacity expansion, and potential M&A opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in efficiency, throughput, and margins.
- Lead cross-functional teams to align operations, sales, and administration with company objectives.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of leadership experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, machining, sheet metal, or related precision manufacturing.
- Proven track record overseeing operations, sales, and administrative functions in a growing company.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001, ITAR, AS9102 FAI process, and aerospace quality requirements.
- Business acumen with experience in financial management, cost control, and KPI reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Engineering or business degree required (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar). MBA or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Hands-on leader who engages both the shop floor and the executive office.
- Customer-focused and able to build strong external relationships.
Benefits
- Salary: $150,000 - $200,000.
- Bonus of 10-20%.
- Potential for equity with long term alignment.
- Health, vision, & dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- 401k offerings.
- & other great benefits!
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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
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