General Manager - Overhaul & Repair in Laconia, New Hampshire at SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA

Job Description

Summary The General Manager of Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) is responsible for the
overall leadership, operational performance, and strategic growth of the MRO operation. The General
Manager is expected to be a hands-on, working leader capable of stepping into the operation as needed to
address gaps, remove bottlenecks, and maintain workflow continuity while also serving as a strong people
manager who builds capability, accountability, and engagement across the team.

• Operational Leadership
• People Leadership & Workforce Development
• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement & Strategy
• Proven experience leading teams through growth, change, and operational constraint
• Strong operational acumen with the ability to move seamlessly between strategic leadership and
  hands-on execution.
• Demonstrated success developing inexperienced or early-career teams.
• FAA Repairman Certificate (preferred, not required).
• Experience serving as a working or “player-coach” leader in an MRO or production environment.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory environments and repair station operations.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
(or equivalent experience) and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Maintenance,
Repair & Overhaul, aviation, manufacturing, or a regulated industrial environment; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.