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Job Title:
Site Manager
Reporting To:
Director & GM, Space Sector BU
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Chatsworth, CA
Moog is seeking a Site General Manager to lead our Chatsworth, California operation and drive operational excellence, business performance, and strategic growth. This role serves as the senior leader for the site and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the operation, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, and Facilities.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Site General Manager will establish the vision and strategic direction for the site while ensuring the successful execution of operational, financial, and customer commitments. This leader will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee engagement while positioning the site for sustained growth and long-term success.
The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with technical and operational leadership experience, a passion for developing talent, and the ability to influence across complex cross-functional environments.
To Be Considered for This Role, You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of leadership experience within complex manufacturing organizations, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
- Demonstrated success leading a manufacturing site with accountability for operational performance, financial results, P&L management, and strategic execution.
- Strong background in manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Working knowledge of AS9100, regulatory compliance requirements, and mission-critical manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading operational excellence, Lean transformation, and large-scale business improvement initiatives.
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop talent, and drive organizational effectiveness and change.
- Experience leading business growth initiatives, capital investments, facility expansion, and organizational transformation efforts.
- Demonstrated success building customer relationships and partnering with key customers, government agencies, and executive leadership teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to travel approximately 20%-30%.
As the Site General Manager, You Will:
Site Leadership & Business Performance
- Lead the overall strategy and performance of the Chatsworth site, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial objectives.
- Develop and execute site operating plans and growth strategies that align with division and corporate goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all functions.
Operational Excellence & Organizational Leadership
- Drive world-class manufacturing performance through Lean principles, operational excellence initiatives, and disciplined execution.
- Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, and Facilities.
- Champion talent development, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
Customer, Growth & Strategic Planning
- Serve as the primary site representative for customers, suppliers, executive leadership, and key stakeholders.
- Support business growth by aligning site capabilities with customer needs, market opportunities, and long-term business objectives.
- Lead capital planning, resource allocation, and strategic investments that enhance competitiveness and operational performance.
Governance & Performance Management
- Ensure compliance with all customer, regulatory, quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
- Monitor key business metrics, drive accountability, and communicate site performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
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:
Chatsworth, CA $200,000.00–$275,000.00 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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