General Manager - Erlanger, Kentucky

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Exciting Opportunity! 🌟
General Manager — Aerospace Manufacturing
Lead the Site. Shape the Future. Build What Flies.
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Erlanger, KY | 🚀
Aerospace | 🏭
Advanced Composites | 💼
Leadership

• Oversee all plant operations including production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and safety.
• Develop and execute operational plans to meet business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure production schedules are met with optimal resource utilization and minimal waste.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Full P&L accountability. Lead the preparation and management of the plant budget, monitor expenses, and implement cost control measures.
• Analyze financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements.
• Ensure profitability targets are achieved while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• $40 million revenue generated

• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards such as AS9100, FAA regulations, and NADCAP certifications.
• Lead quality assurance initiatives to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee audit readiness and coordinate with regulatory agencies and customers.

• Promote a strong safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Implement programs to reduce workplace incidents and environmental impact.

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing management team and workforce.
• Foster employee engagement, communication, and teamwork across all levels.
• Ensure training and development programs are created and utilized to build skills and succession pipelines.
• Collaborate with leadership in ensuring positive employee relations and maintaining a union‑free workplace.

• Serve as the primary liaison with corporate leadership, customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive customer satisfaction through responsiveness and quality delivery.
• Communicate plant performance, challenges, and opportunities to executive management.

• A bold, decisive leader with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Financially savvy, operationally disciplined, and customer-obsessed.
• Proven track record of managing manufacturing operations with 200+ employees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP) and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Ability to manage multi‑site operations and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills, specifically with customers and/or Board of Director level
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business

• You’ll lead a high-impact site driving next‑gen aerospace innovation
• Massive opportunity to elevate performance and accelerate growth
• High visibility with executive leadership and key customers
• Occasional travel to other Axillon sites, suppliers and/or customers
• Competitive pay, bonus, and full benefits package