General Manager of Kassel Operations Onsite

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products we work better together. We connect with candor and care seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fastpaced challenging and meaningful. Here youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

As the General Manager Kassel Site Lead you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our RF and tracking technology manufacturing operations. Your leadership will directly influence operational efficiency product quality and strategic growth within our hightech manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

Location: On site in Kassel Germany at least 4 days a week (unless traveling)
Reports to: Russ Haugan
Direct Reports: 35 Account Managers

1. Site and Operations Leadership & Workforce Development
1. Cultivate a highperformance culture ensuring alignment across manufacturing engineering and quality teams. This person shall oversee the effectiveness of all personnel working in the Kassel office through developing and executing business strategies that drive overall site performance and growth through collaborative processes.
2. Drive employee engagement training and development fostering expertise in RF production testing and system integration.
3. Build a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
2. Operational Excellence & Scalability
1. Lead and optimize endtoend manufacturing operations to ensure highperformance production of RF tracking systems.
2. Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency reduce waste and improve cycle times.
3. Scale operations to meet the growing demand for defense aerospace and commercial tracking solutions.
3. Technology & Innovation Leadership
1. Drive advancements in RF manufacturing processes integrating Industry 4.0 automation AIdriven quality control and Industrial IoT.
2. Oversee the adoption of nextgeneration materials and processes to enhance signal performance and durability.
3. Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to transition cuttingedge tracking technologies from concept to fullscale production.
4. Quality & Compliance Assurance
1. Ensure strict adherence to aerospace defense and regulatory requirements (ITAR AS9100 ISO 9001 FCC FAA) as well as other areas of compliance such as labor law as well as global trade regulations and adherence.
2. Champion a zerodefect culture implementing advanced RF testing protocols and signal integrity validation.
3. Maintain cybersecurity and data integrity in manufacturing processes related to sensitive and classified technologies.
5. Supply Chain & Risk Mitigation
1. Manage long lead times and component shortages in a constrained global semiconductor and RF supply chain.
2. Build strategic supplier partnerships to ensure resilience and costeffectiveness.
3. Optimize inventory logistics and sourcing strategies to support both rapid prototyping and fullscale production.
6. Strategic Growth & Site Leadership
1. Position Kassel as a flagship manufacturing site expanding its role in global operations.
2. Lead capacity expansion initiatives including facility upgrades and capital investments. Work closely with department leaders to understand and define future site needs.
3. Represent the site at an executive level ensuring alignment with corporate goals government partnerships and customer needs.

What You Bring

• Experience & Expertise:
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership
• Proven track record of scaling highmix lowvolume advanced manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of RF system manufacturing signal processing and testing.
• Experience leading in a regulated industry (ITAR AS9100 ISO 9001 FCC FAA compliance).
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
• Understanding of lean manufacturing Six Sigma and Industry 4.0 automation.
• Knowledge of RF testing network analyzers and spectrum analyzers for product validation.
• Ability to drive cost efficiency while maintaining highquality standards.
• Datadriven decisionmaking with expertise in ERP MES and quality management systems.
• Leadership & Soft Skills:
• A visionary leader who can inspire teams and drive innovation
• Collaborative and crossfunctionalworks seamlessly with R&D engineering supply chain and executive teams.
• Decisive under pressure with strong problemsolving and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Handson and peoplecentric fostering a culture of safety accountability and excellence.
• Values That Align With Us:
• Innovation: Pushing boundaries in RF technology and manufacturing excellence.
• Integrity: Leading with transparency ethics and accountability.
• Customer Commitment: Ensuring our RF tracking systems meet the highest standards of reliability.
• Continuous Improvement: Always seeking ways to optimize adapt and innovate.
• Collaboration: Working together across teams and geographies to deliver worldclass solutions.

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a longterm view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the wellbeing and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.