WNY Site General Manager - Defense Division

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Moog is seeking a WNY Site General Manager - Defense Division to lead operations in Buffalo, NY, directing manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams for mission-critical defense technologies. The role focuses on excellence in safety, delivery, and cost control within a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, with 5+ years in defense/aerospace, and holds a Bachelor's in engineering or manufacturing; an MBA/MS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Over ten years of management experience in manufacturing environments, with at least five years in defense or aerospace industries.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of production processes for complex defense systems, such as actuation systems or components.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and mentor teams to produce mission-critical components and control systems.
• Drive innovation by optimizing resources and maintaining production equipment to meet rigorous schedules and quality standards.
• Deliver 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery, aligning site operations with Moog’s standards.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, production, maintenance, planning, quality, environmental, and safety teams.
• Deliver site-level performance on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement while supporting business unit goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Operations excellence

Defense industry experience

Production processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing or related field

MBA or MS 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.

WNY Site General Manager - Defense Division

Job Title: WNY Site General Manager - Defense Division
Reporting To: Executive, General Management
Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Join Moog as a WNY Site General Manager - Defense Division and Lead the Future of Defense Technology! At Moog, we believe in pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible. Our precision motion control systems, electro-hydraulic, and electro-mechanical technologies are critical for defense platforms from combat vehicles and mobile radars to submarines and torpedoes. Join us and be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions to the most complex challenges in defense technology.

To be considered for the WNY Site General Manager - Defense Division, here’s what you will need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field;
• advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.

• Over ten (10) years of management experience in manufacturing environments, with at least five (5) years in defense or aerospace industries.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of production processes for complex defense systems, such as actuation systems or components.

• It would also be great if you had:
  Direct experience with Moog's actuation technology.
  Familiarity with manufacturing processes for defense components and systems.
  Knowledge of electro-hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuation systems used in defense systems.
  Experience in high-stakes production environments with stringent quality and on-time delivery requirements.

As the Site General Manager - Defense Division you will:

• Lead with Vision: Oversee operations and mentor teams to produce mission-critical components and control systems.
• Drive Innovation: Optimize resources and maintain production equipment to ensure rigorous production schedules and quality standards.
• Operational Excellence: Lead your team to deliver 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery, meeting Moog’s operational excellence standards.
• Collaborate and Inspire: Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence across manufacturing, engineering, production, maintenance, planning, quality, environmental, and safety teams.
• Execute Strategy & Drive Results: Deliver site-level performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement while aligning site operations to business unit and enterprise objectives.
• Deliver Financial Results: Own site P&L performance, balancing revenue growth, cost control, operational efficiency, and investment priorities to support long-term business success.
• Lead People, Culture and Capability: Build strong site culture aligned with Moog’s values and mutual trust & respect, teamwork, and long-term development.
• Support Customers & Programs: Partner with the Business Unit General Manager in customer engagement, ensuring transparency, operational readiness, and delivery of performance.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $180,000.00–$240,000.00 Annually

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.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.