General Manager

Looking for the next step in your career … the unmanned/drone sector offers tremendous growth

GNR has been retained to identify a
GM / PLANT MANAGER
for a publicly traded
UAS/Drone manufacturer
. We are seeking a
"hands-on" OPERATIONS leader
to scale up this new facility from scratch and is a collaborative leader to navigate start-up challenges and the acquisition of other companies' & products.

The organization is consolidating sites and acquiring other businesses so you'll be responsible for
establishing best practices & policies
and bringing the site online for production. They have an international presence and is known as a leading
manufacturer of advanced drones & aerial imaging solutions
for commercial and defense applications.

Reporting to the COO, you'll
build and manage a team
to ensure safety and achieve production schedules to meet customer demands.

• You will
  own a growing P&L
  (approx. $10m+ today) and
  manage site operations, quality, procurement, some engineering resources, production, EH&S and testing requirements.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Business Acumen with strong Operations
  – Production – Manufacturing experiences with assembly of technology, electro-mechanical components, electronics etc…
• Capture KPIs
  and utilize lean tools to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Ensure that the site meets or exceeds established metrics and customer expectations for delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Work closely with leadership team on forecasting
  future needs, inventory management, production schedules, and head off supply chain challenges
• Define and implement best practices, procedures & policies for safe, smooth, and efficient operations
• Lead the development of a site quality system &
  ISO-9001 and/or AS-9100, FAA, OSHA & DOT compliance
• Degree w/ 8+ years in operations / engineering leadership experience
• Strong communications skills, building, leading & mentoring team members, Executive team and interacting with customers and suppliers worldwide.
• Travel both Domestic & International
• US / Perm Resident

OFFERING:
Attractive compensation package + bonus

LOCATION:
North DALLAS / PLANO, Texas area