General Manager, Calibration Lab & Field Services

Applied Technical Services, LLC; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the Newport News calibration lab and field service operation in Virginia. This role oversees all aspects of performance, including revenue, profitability, technical operations, quality management, safety, and accreditation readiness.

You will drive strategic growth, manage a multi-disciplinary team, and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and A2LA compliance while collaborating with government, defense, and industrial

Qualifications

• 8+ years of calibration industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management or leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years of direct P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading technical operations within a calibration laboratory environment.
• Experience managing technicians, supervisors, and support personnel.
• Experience supporting ISO/IEC 17025 accredited operations.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.
• Experience with government/defense customers is preferred.
• Equivalency of industry experience considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Lead location P&L and strategic growth.
• Develop annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and growth initiatives.
• Direct daily calibration laboratory and field operations.
• Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and A2LA accreditation.
• Foster safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership succession and staff development.
• Engage with key customers including government and defense sectors.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Customer relationship management

Operations management

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Technology or related technical discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

Applied Technical Services, LLC is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the Newport News calibration lab and field service operation in Virginia. This role oversees all aspects of performance, including revenue, profitability, technical operations, quality management, safety, and accreditation readiness.

You will drive strategic growth, manage a multi-disciplinary team, and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 and A2LA compliance while collaborating with government, defense, and industrial