General Manager

Triumph Group; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Macomb Township, Michigan is seeking a General Manager. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of management experience, including 5 in aerospace. Responsibilities include stabilizing operations, managing P&L, and ensuring quality and efficiency across a workforce of 250. The role demands strong leadership and financial acumen, with a focus on cost reduction and employee engagement. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive management and/or operations leadership.
• At least 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead an organization of approximately 250 employees.
• Ensure on-time delivery and first-time quality of components.
• Manage P&L ownership: revenue, margin, cost targets.
• Develop annual business plans for site performance.

Skills

Site Leadership

Operational and financial acumen

Team building

Cost reduction and throughput improvement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Job Summary

We’re seeking a hands‑on, results‑driven General Manager to lead a high‑precision aerospace manufacturing site. The GM will stabilize operations, strengthen leadership bench talent, and drive performance in quality, delivery, cost, and culture. This role requires a leader who thrives in a private‑equity environment, embraces accountability, and can quickly elevate operational discipline.

The General Manager will be responsible for leading an organization of approximately 250 employees. The GM will be supported by a matrixed staff of site dedicated resources in operations, supply chain, quality, finance, business development and human resources. This role will provide overall direction, leadership and oversight to the management team and workforce within the business, with a goal of generating maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• P&L ownership: Revenue, margin, cost, and cash targets management
• Ensure on time delivery, first‑time quality, and cost‑effective production of flight‑critical components
• Lead and develop teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, HR, Facilities and other support functions.
• Drive productivity, lean initiatives, and direct / indirect overhead cost control
• Accountable for the day‑to‑day decisions that directly impact on the quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall site.
• Lead the development of annual fiscal year business plans, objectives, and initiatives to ensure successful site performance and growth. Ensure specific goals, actions and initiatives get implemented and work with favorable results.
• Ensure the integrity of the Site Quality Management System is maintained and followed by all employees, maintaining all necessary site qualifications and certifications.
• Review, maintain, control, implement corrective action and regularly report on the financial progress of the plant within the assigned group to maintain profit plan expectations and ensure incremental / decremental performance.
• Ensure compliance with all government, financial, environmental, and labor regulations.
• Foster an environment of employee engagement. Manage communication to/from employees and continuously focus on engaging the workforce, develop training plans, promote positive employee relations, ensure fair problem‑solving processes, and implement performance management systems.
• Attracts, selects, develops, trains, coaches, appraises and motivates managers and other personnel for key staff positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering or operations.
• Minimum of 15 years’ progressive management and/or operations leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing people.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship on a continual and on‑going basis.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven Site Leadership in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong operational and financial acumen; track record of cost reduction and throughput improvement.
• Skilled at building teams, closing leadership gaps, and energizing a committed workforce.
• Hands‑on, data‑driven, decisive, and comfortable with high autonomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• 5 years of experience with complex gears manufacturing (Aerospace).
• 10 years of experience managing people.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for a period of time.
• Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or in paper format.

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.