Site Manager

Summary

Karman Space & Defense is searching for a Site Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Cedar City Industrial Solid Propulsion site and will report to the Regional General Manager.

Karman is a leader in the rapid design, development and production of critical, next‑generation system solutions for customers operating across Launch Vehicles, Satellites, Spacecraft, Missile Defense, Hypersonics, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Karman is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA and currently has multiple locations in Southern California, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Alabama.

Operational Excellence: The Site Manager will execute the company’s strategic objectives while meeting customer commitments and stated financial goals. The Site manager will work with the ISP leadership team to uphold operational excellence at the site.

• The Site Manager will help support the staffing of the organization with qualified personnel and will ensure the shop floor is trained on best practices and improved operations models. They will implement systems and processes for standardizing work and remove bottlenecks. They will work with engineering and program management to ensure programmatic success and collaboration throughout all departments.
• The Site Manager will implement strong process controls to ensure that shipments are being delivered on time, with zero defects, and expected margins. They will use lean manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques to reduce variation in processes where able and to better align functions on the shop floor.
• The Site Manager will ensure proper facility utilization and product flow across the site. The Site Manager will take a hands‑on approach to managing and improving the performance across all product lines by establishing operational metrics that improve the visibility of equipment utilization, labor productivity, and profitability. The Site Manager will be responsible for adherence and reporting of company financials and KPIs for the site.
• The Site Manager is responsible for overall site safety and a robust energetic safety policy.

Hiring: The Site Manager will work with corporate and local HR to hire staff and get in front of future growth initiatives. The Site Manager will be a strong business partner for HR, helping them identify current and future needs.

Customer Interface and Negotiation: The Site Manager will manage the relationships with current customers and suppliers and oversee proposal and contracting processes. The Site Manager will be persuasive with strong business acumen and adept at negotiating sound business deals. Equally, the Site Manager will get out in front of future problems by strengthening the manufacturing organization and demonstrating excellence with customers.

Growth and Sales: The Site Manager will lead a robust sales initiative to win new customers and new programs for the organization. They will capture 20% growth year over year. The Site Manager will support these growth initiatives by focusing on strong operations performance, clear communication with customers, and a focus on accommodating customer demands. The Site Manager will lead facility expansion initiatives for the potential Building 3 and new land options to support future pipeline growth.

• The ideal candidate will have the following education, work history, knowledge, and skills.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years’ experience in an aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing environment is required.

• Background in leading program execution and operations within a Space/Missile/Defense/Hypersonic environment is preferred.
• Deep experience with solid rocket motor products and technology is preferred.
• Proven ability to drive and sustain operational growth
• Heavy focus on compliance with AS9100 quality systems
• Experience managing a P&L
• Expertise in mechanical and technical manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated performance leading in a matrixed organization
• Strong leadership background
• Ability to work with…