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General Manager – Aero & Defense

$275-325k plus bonus & stock

Rancho Cordova, CA – relocation assistance provided

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit their next General Manager.  The General Manager will have full responsibility for the business unit’s performance, leading strategy, operations, financial results, and talent development. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a highly technical manufacturing organization while delivering sustainable growth, strengthening market position, and creating long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall business strategy, execution, and performance.
• Own full profit and loss responsibility, including operating plans, forecasting, capital investments, and financial results.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and return on invested capital.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Business Development, Program Management, and Human Resources.
• Develop and execute long-term growth strategies, including new market opportunities and strategic investments.
• Build and maintain strong customer, partner, and stakeholder relationships.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage product, program, and technology portfolios to maximize business performance and customer satisfaction.
• Develop high-performing leaders, succession plans, and organizational capability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, export control, contractual, and corporate requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline – required
• MBA, advanced degree, military leadership experience, acquisition integration experience, or a technical engineering leadership background – preferred
• At least 5 years of General Manager experience in a manufacturing environment with revenues exceeding $50 million – required
• Experience within aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industrial markets – required
• Experience leading a technical manufacturing business with full profit and loss accountability – required
• Strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, and business planning skills – required
• Ability to lead organizational transformation and drive operational excellence – required
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities – required

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Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas – Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management.  We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract-to-Hire basis.