General Manager- Composite Resources

Who are Composite Resources and Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build CR LLC (Composite Resources) a Re:Build Manufacturing LLC company is an innovative rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components and tooling located in Rock Hill SC. Our constantly evolving portfolio of projects includes parts and assemblies for clients in the aerospace and defense industries. At Composite Resources we embrace a culture defined by teamwork ownership and accountability.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies operational superiority and strategic M&A to build Americas next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. Weve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services and were leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design automation fabrication assembly and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace defense mobility healthcare pharma biotech clean tech chemicals energy lifestyle food production and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

A proven leader who as General Manager will lead the business as we continue to rapidly grow our product mix customer engagements team members and facilities footprint. The ideal candidate has operational experience with manufacturing at scale strong business acumen a continuous improvement mentality excellent coaching and motivational skills. Experience with advanced manufacturing composites aerospace and/or defense technology are a plus. Prior P&L experience is also preferred as is experience working in a complex environment that includes front-end engineering customer designs and requirements for production.

What you get to do

• Lead the continued build out of manufacturing and engineering capabilities to support growth. This includes being able to take design concepts and customer requirements all the way to highly efficient high-volume production.
• Manage the P&L - develop budgets financial plans and performance metrics giving regular updates on progress and critical path items. Use financial metrics effectively to drive business improvements.
• Support the execution of commercial strategies including engagement with government relations and business development resources.
• Lead manage and develop a high-performing team with a strong positive operating culture including Operations Engineering Technical Development Quality Finance and Human Resources to ensure a high level of performance.
• Develop and implement operational strategies priorities and activities to ensure delivery on customer commitments and attainment of production quality and profitability objectives.
• Ensure the deployment of effective production systems workflows and performance metrics to ensure safety quality delivery and cost (SQDC) objectives are met.
• Support customer engagements to ensure the growth of our ongoing book of business.
• Provide leadership and management of Re:Builders to ensure effective selection development retention and performance management of team members.
• Own ongoing business-wide performance KPIs and metrics and use them to drive improvement in operating performance and financial margins.
• Leverage Lean operating principles and tools to reinforce an operating culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement effective communication and engagement strategies to ensure teams are informed aligned and motivated to accomplish objectives.
• Lead budgeting and operations capacity planning for the business and monitor operational and financial metrics take corrective actions where needed to support sustainable business growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and operational excellence aligned with the Principles ofThe Re:Build Way.

What you bring to the team

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Engineering Operations Business or related field required; advanced degree (MBA MS Engineering) strongly preferred.
• Over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in advanced manufacturing aerospace defense or related sectors.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes systems supply chains and regulatory environments are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in planning and developing business opportunities and being responsible for complex technology projects.
• Previous P&L responsibility and experience developing and managing budgets and financial plans.
• Strong analytical financial modeling and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence diverse collaborators.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments and navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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