Vice President / General Manager at Electroswitch

Digitran, a unit of Electro Switch, is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Vice President. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Electro Switch. This position provides oversight to all major business functions including administration, operations, finance, planning, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, product support, and sales and marketing. Essential Functions / Responsibilities: The VP General Manager duties include but not limited to the following: Ongoing management and direction of multiple company business units. Develop business unit financial and organizational goals and objectives in support of corporate strategic goals. Lead the business unit's management teams in accomplishing annual goals and objectives. Makes hiring decisions on key staff positions, solidifying succession plans, mentoring subordinates and other employees, and improve overall management capabilities. Oversee the development of new products and the effective management of engineering resources. Perform the tactical and strategic planning. Coordinate with appropriate corporate and divisional staff to identify organic and/or acquisition related growth opportunities. Assess business implications and potential of identified marketing, legislative, environmental, and financial trends. Promotes Lean Enterprise and Continuous Improvement initiatives in process and program execution, while fostering a dynamic culture of change and evolution. Ensure quality systems meet or exceed customer and industry standards. Knowledge, Skills & Experiences: Must have a Bachelor degree in Engineering with an MBA preferably. Must be fluent in oral and written English. Must be proficient with MS Office programs. Strong continuous improvement background in operations and financial measures. Must be knowledgeable of the use and implementation of ERP systems. Strong program management experience. Experience with aircraft certification preferred. At least 20 years of engineering and operational management experience in a manufacturing environment of electromechanical products for the aerospace/defense/military/high-tech markets. A minimum of 5 years Profit & Loss experience. Leadership experience in the Aerospace industry. Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)