VP​/GM Chandler Chandler, AZ, US Posted ago

Position: VP/GM Chandler Chandler, AZ, US Posted 11 hours ago
## VP/GM Chandler Chandler, AZ, United States
** About Pac Sci
** Pac Sci is a trusted leader in ordnance and energetic solutions, with over 70 years of innovation supporting aerospace, defense, space, and critical safety applications across the United States. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with additional operations in Hollister, California, our legacy is built on precision, reliability, and a culture of continuous improvement. As part of Ralliant, we combine the stability of a proven industry leader with a growth mindset, fostering innovation, inclusion, and opportunities to advance.

We empower our teams to deliver with excellence, ensuring mission success for our defense, aerospace, and commercial partners nationwide.
** Position Summary
** We are seeking a General Manager to lead Pac Sci’s Chandler, Arizona site—one of our flagship U.S.

-based manufacturing and engineering operations supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. This executive will oversee a complex, multi-functional organization with full responsibility for site-level Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), as well as customer success, cultural health, financial stewardship, and long-term strategy.

The General Manager will be a visible Gemba leader and a champion of the Ralliant Business System (RBS)/Lean culture. Beyond operational rigor, the most critical capability for this role is exceptional people leadership—building a strong leadership team, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability, and elevating organizational capability. This leader will set and drive site strategy, lead operational and cultural transformation, and position the Chandler site for continued growth and impact within the U.S. aerospace and defense industry.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead all aspects of the Chandler site, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy, customer commitments, and regulatory requirements.
* Drive daily performance across Safety, EHS, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) using disciplined daily management and visual controls.
* Develop and execute a multi-year site strategy to strengthen capabilities, modernize manufacturing systems, and support future demand.
* Champion RBS/Lean by embedding standard work, structured problem-solving, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices across the site.
* Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, HR, and Product teams to ensure seamless execution from design through production and delivery.
* Manage the site-level P&L, budgeting, labor strategy, and capital planning; drive productivity and cost optimization initiatives.
* Build trusted relationships with aerospace, defense, and government customers, ensuring flawless program execution and proactive risk management.
* Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team; drive coaching, succession planning, and a culture of inclusion, accountability, and engagement.
* Lead change initiatives that strengthen agility, integrate new capabilities, and support expansion into adjacent aerospace and defense opportunities.
* Represent the Chandler site in enterprise-level discussions and contribute to broader Pac Sci and Ralliant strategy and decision-making.
** Qualifications
* ** 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, defense, energetics, or high-reliability manufacturing, with significant experience running a major site, plant, or operations organization.
* Demonstrated success leading high-mix, low-volume, high-complexity operations within regulated U.S. industries.
* Proven strength as a people leader with experience building strong teams and leading cultural transformation.
* Deep expertise in Lean/RBS, continuous improvement, or equivalent operating systems.
* Strong financial acumen with direct P&L ownership, cost management, and capital investment experience.
* Experience leading transformation or turnaround within a legacy or mature operations environment.
* Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization and with key customers.
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations,…