AMETEK is looking for a strong Divisional Vice President and Business Manager to lead the Midwest Region Business Unit. This position will be responsible for overall profit and loss for the entire Midwest region. The Business Manager will provide tactical and strategic guidance and be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Unit's Strategic Plan with an emphasis on AMETEK's four-pronged growth strategy promoting continuous improvement, new product development, global and market expansion, and mergers and acquisitions. This is a great opportunity for a proven leader to take the business to the next level, building a team capable of delivering high growth rates in a strategic market for the AMETEK MRO Division.
The AMETEK Midwest Business Unit encompass three separate businesses. Southern Aeroparts (SAI) and Drake Air in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and B&S Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas.
SAI provides a broad range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial aircraft components. These services include electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic capabilities for all types of electric motors, cargo drives and actuators; fan reverser, flight control and landing gear actuation components; and pneumatic motors and valves. Additionally, SAI maintains a repair rather than replace mentality. Utilizing our full, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and upon customer acceptance, SAI uses FAA/PMA approved parts and DER repairs. This approach allows SAI to continuously provide the cost-effective repairs to our customer base.
Drake Air is a leading FAA/EASA/CAAC approved repair station specializing in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Heat Transfer Components (Heat Exchangers, Pre Coolers, Oil Coolers, Fuel Heaters and Accessory items) for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military and rotor wing aircraft. Innovation has been a cornerstone to Drake Air's success, as best reflected in our core replacement program called Nu-Matrixith Nu-Matrix the old core matrix is replaced using an FAA approved process, restoring the unit back to zero time and in full compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers specifications. Nu-Matrix has proven to provide customer's the same performance, reliability and service life of an OEM new unit for much less than the cost of a new part replacement. Drake Air's highly skilled engineering and technical departments consistently provide repair alternatives that provide our customers excellent value and significant cost savings.
B&S Aircraft is an industry leader in starter generators, fuel systems, and boost pumps.
B&S is a Class I, II and III repair station with an Unlimited Rating from the FAA and maintains a large inventory of component parts ready for immediate shipment. Our staff of experienced technicians are highly trained and dedicated to minimizing aircraft downtime as evidenced by our exemplary responsiveness and seamless personal service. Upholding our customer's trust is our top priority. B&S has been chosen as the authorized repair center for a number of leading aircraft manufacturers such as Beechcraft, Cessna Aircraft, Pilatus and the United States Military." />
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Position Description: POSITION SUMMARY AMETEK is looking for a strong Divisional Vice President and Business Manager to lead the Midwest Region Business Unit. This position will be responsible for overall profit and loss for the entire Midwest region. The Business Manager will provide tactical and strategic guidance and be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Unit's Strategic Plan with an emphasis on AMETEK's four-pronged growth strategy promoting continuous improvement, new product development, global and market expansion, and mergers and acquisitions. This is a great opportunity for a proven leader to take the business to the next level, building a team capable of delivering high growth rates in a strategic market for the AMETEK MRO Division.
The AMETEK Midwest Business Unit encompass three separate businesses. Southern Aeroparts (SAI) and Drake Air in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and B&S Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas.
SAI provides a broad range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial aircraft components. These services include electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic capabilities for all types of electric motors, cargo drives and actuators; fan reverser, flight control and landing gear actuation components; and pneumatic motors and valves. Additionally, SAI maintains a repair rather than replace mentality. Utilizing our full, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and upon customer acceptance, SAI uses FAA/PMA approved parts and DER repairs. This approach allows SAI to continuously provide the cost-effective repairs to our customer base.
Drake Air is a leading FAA/EASA/CAAC approved repair station specializing in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Heat Transfer Components (Heat Exchangers, Pre Coolers, Oil Coolers, Fuel Heaters and Accessory items) for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military and rotor wing aircraft. Innovation has been a cornerstone to Drake Air's success, as best reflected in our core replacement program called Nu-Matrixith Nu-Matrix the old core matrix is replaced using an FAA approved process, restoring the unit back to zero time and in full compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers specifications. Nu-Matrix has proven to provide customer's the same performance, reliability and service life of an OEM new unit for much less than the cost of a new part replacement. Drake Air's highly skilled engineering and technical departments consistently provide repair alternatives that provide our customers excellent value and significant cost savings.
B&S Aircraft is an industry leader in starter generators, fuel systems, and boost pumps.
B&S is a Class I, II and III repair station with an Unlimited Rating from the FAA and maintains a large inventory of component parts ready for immediate shipment. Our staff of experienced technicians are highly trained and dedicated to minimizing aircraft downtime as evidenced by our exemplary responsiveness and seamless personal service. Upholding our customer's trust is our top priority. B&S has been chosen as the authorized repair center for a number of leading aircraft manufacturers such as Beechcraft, Cessna Aircraft, Pilatus and the United States Military.
Position Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Responsible for all sales, marketing, engineering, customer service, aftermarket, operations, supply chain/materials, quality, finance, acquisition, environment, health and safety, forecasting and strategic planning activities.
- Overall profit and loss responsibility for the Tulsa MRO businesses which includes 2 separate P&L's, along with our Wichita, Kansas business.
- Responsible for operating performance, e.g. sales, profit, working capital, on-time delivery, planning, scheduling, materials management, etc.
- Improve the product development process by effective market analysis, target product identification, improving project management and incorporating design for six sigma
- Manage day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business
- Recruitment, training and development, and performance management of direct reports
- Responsible for effective communications and coordination with other Division Vice Presidents in both North America and European businesses
- Improve factory performance by executing lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban, SIOP, 5S, and Kaizen while maintaining focus on Quality improvements.
- Responsible for meeting financial commitments, providing the resources necessary to grow and/or taking the necessary actions to cut costs.
EDUCATION - Bachelors Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is required
- Master's Degree or MBA strongly preferred
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Minimum 10 years progressive management experience; minimum 5 years in a senior level role with direct P&L responsibility
- Prior experience working in the aerospace industry required
- 3rd party MRO experience strongly desired
- Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills and communications skills (both written and oral) with attention to detail
- Candidates must have proven strategic planning skills; conducted competitive analyses, developed marketing plans, pricing strategies, etc.
- Strong customer relations skills
- It's imperative that candidates have a strong financial acumen and have worked for a publicly traded company continuously pressured to lower costs while improving performance
- Broad experience in the direct implementation and management of lean and visual management tools and systems in both manufacturing and transactional environments
- Effective strategic leadership skills and executive attributes
- Excellent organization and project management skills
- Strong statistical analysis ability
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
- Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally
- Must be self-directed and be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- A solid track record of success leading engineering and operations
- Familiarity with the manufacturing of low volume, high mix [engineered] products.
- The right person will be flexible and want to learn and grow professionally
- Very strong computer skills are a must, to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and thoughts to people at all levels of the organization, establishing credibility with management and employees throughout the supported population; particularly at the executive management level
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate in a concise manner with all levels, including senior internal/external clients
- Ability to anticipate, set, and manage priorities, resources, goals and projects
- Must demonstrate high integrity and exemplify appropriate ethical standards in all business and personnel transactions
DIRECT REPORTS
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- Travel: 30% (Domestic and International)
- Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Greencard holder
- No phone calls or unsolicitied recruiter submissions
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
