Responsible for business results (Profit and Loss, meeting annual plan and growth in the value for a business). The scope of this position includes Leadership of a cross functional business unit team (sales, operations, engineering, quality), new business generation, proposal preparation, bookings (orders), Profit and Loss accountability, developing and maintaining customer relationships, establishing the yearly business plan for the forthcoming fiscal year, overseeing operating activities to ensure good customer service and cost objectives are met, contract negotiation and other duties. This position focuses heavily on value creation. Person must focus on details of value creation, i.e.; value-based pricing, continual cost improvement, and identifying profitable new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership abilities
• Understanding of the details of creating real value
• Good business acumen sense/judgment
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Action oriented
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Open and honest communication.
• Take ownership for their performance and for their team’s performance
• Results oriented
• Manage and prioritize multiple programs to maximize value creation

Requirements:

• 4-year college degree (technical degree preferred but not essential)
• MBA preferred
• Experience with increasing responsibilities
• Broad business knowledge: Sales, Engineering, Finance and Operations
• Industrial experience
• Management experience-direct reports.
• Ability to drive results from current and prior positions