General Manager Munitions

Work You'll Do

• Provide end-to-end leadership for all aspects of the business, ensuring seamless integration of operations across manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, finance, and human resources in alignment with corporate strategies.
• Develop, communicate, and implement robust business strategies that align with Day and Zimmermann's vision, ensuring measurable progress towards key performance indicators including operational efficiency, safety, and profitability.
• Manage full profit and loss accountability, driving disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls to meet business objectives while optimizing resource allocation and cost management.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across all functions to elevate productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall manufacturing excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, or other proven methodologies.
• Foster a culture of employee engagement and development by mentoring leaders, promoting collaborative teamwork, and delivering coaching to sustain a motivated and high-performing workforce.
• Establish and nurture strong, trust-based relationships with government customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and superior customer service that adheres to contract commitments and quality standards.
• Lead proactive risk management efforts to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manufacturing standards, minimizing operational risks and supporting a zero-incident workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions under pressure and navigate complex operational challenges.
• Exceptional financial literacy and business acumen to oversee full P&L responsibilities and drive fiscal discipline that supports sustainable growth.
• Advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities to design, implement, and refine business initiatives that align with enterprise goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage internal teams, senior leadership, customers, and external partners fostering collaborative partnerships.
• A continuous improvement mindset with expertise in operational excellence methodologies and a proven track record of leading transformational change.
• Ability to manage diverse teams across multiple functions and cultivate a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, able to balance competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering superior customer value.
• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is required to provide foundational knowledge essential for managing complex manufacturing operations.
• Master’s degree in Arts, Sciences, Business, or a related discipline is highly preferred, enhancing strategic leadership and analytical skills.
• At least 12 years of progressive senior management experience, with a demonstrated track record of success in leading multi-disciplinary teams in manufacturing or defense industries.
• Proven experience managing full P&L accountability and delivering strong financial performance in a high-stakes production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and executing business strategies that drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience working with government contracts and navigating the regulatory environment related to defense manufacturing is a distinct advantage.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and quality management systems applicable to defense manufacturing sectors.

What We Offer

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Essential Functions

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery)
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction, or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb)
• Walking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Talking
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Other
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language
• Ability to read complex documents in [English] language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Travel

20%