General Manager

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 is required.
• 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
• Experience in private‑equity‑backed or performance‑driven environments
• 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, etc.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing date on a computer screen and/or in paper format.

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

• Flexible Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance starting on your first day
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
• Recognition and Service Award Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Onsite Fitness Center- Free!
• Climate controlled environment

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Integrity- Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork- Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement- Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation- Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity- Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

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 inquires 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.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

Nearest Major Market: Detroit