General Manager - Land and Sea Systems

Moog Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee stock purchase plan

Open paid time off policy

Region-specific benefits

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY, seeks a General Manager for Land & Sea Systems to lead the Land & Sea Business Unit within the Space & Defense Group and drive performance across multiple sites.

The role reports to the SVP, Defense Division and requires 15+ years in aerospace/defense leadership with P&L accountability, strong customer relationships, and a track record of transforming and growing a business unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or technical field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other engineered industries.
• 5+ years of senior leadership with P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, PM, Quality, and BD.
• Strong customer-facing leadership including strategic relationships and negotiations.
• Demonstrated success in organizational change and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own BU P&L including growth, profitability, operational excellence, on-time delivery, quality, and safety.
• Lead and develop a high-performing organization and leadership bench.
• Oversee Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, PM, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Development.
• Lead multi-site operations across Western NY and Orrville, OH.
• Develop and execute Land & Sea BU strategy aligned with Defense Division objectives.
• Drive customer engagement, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across the enterprise to leverage shared capabilities.
• Be a key member of the Defense Division leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Cross-functional

Strategic planning

Contract negotiations

Security clearance

Multi-site operations

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title :

General Manager - Land and Sea Systems

Reporting To:

SVP, Defense Division

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog is seeking a Business Unit General Manager (BUGM) to lead our Land & Sea Business Unit within the Space & Defense Group.

Reporting to the Defense Division Senior Vice President, this executive leadership role is responsible for the overall performance, strategy, and growth of a multi-site business that develops and manufactures advanced control actuation systems and critical components supporting land and sea defense applications.

The Land & Sea Business Unit plays a vital role in delivering mission-critical solutions for military ground vehicles, naval platforms, and other defense systems. Operating across facilities in Western New York and Orrville, Ohio, the business has a strong foundation of technical excellence, customer trust, and operational performance, with significant opportunity for continued growth and market expansion.

As the Business Unit General Manager, you will lead all aspects of the business, driving performance, supporting the development of our people, building strong customer relationships, and helping position the business for continued growth.

As a Business Unit General Manager, you will:

• Own Business Unit P&L performance, including growth, profitability, operational excellence, On-Time Delivery, Quality, and Safety.
• Lead and develop a high-performing organization, building a strong leadership team, strengthening succession planning, and fostering a culture where employees thrive and perform at their best.
• Hold overall accountability for performance across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Development while empowering site managers and functional leaders to execute.
• Lead multi-site operations across Western New York and Orrville, Ohio, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and execution across locations.
• Develop and execute the Land & Sea Business Unit strategy, aligning priorities with Defense Division and Space & Defense Group objectives while positioning the business for long-term growth.
• Drive customer engagement and business growth, leading strategic pursuits, key customer relationships, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, improving business performance, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across the enterprise, partnering with peers and functional leaders to leverage shared capabilities and support enterprise objectives.
• Serve as a key member of the Defense Division leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, resourcing, and long-range business planning.

To be considered, here’s what you will need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Engineering, or other technical discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly engineered industries.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience with responsibility for business strategy, organizational performance, and people leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading a business or major operating unit with P&L accountability.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality, and Business Development.
• Strong customer-facing leadership experience, including strategic relationship management, growth initiatives, and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change, business transformation, and growth initiatives.
• Ability to successfully obtain and maintain any required security clearances.
• Experience leading complex, multi-site organizations and delivering strong operational and financial results is highly desirable.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $220,000.00–$290,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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