General Manager

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead our Thomasville, GA aerospace manufacturing operation. This facility generates approximately $40M in annual revenue with a clear path to $50M, and is home to a skilled and dedicated team of 130 employees.

This is a critical leadership role for someone who thrives on improving performance and driving results. The site is at an important inflection point, and we are looking for a leader who can elevate operational performance, improve on-time delivery and quality, and position the site for sustained profitability and growth-all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and employee engagement. The GM will have full P&L responsibility and oversee all aspects of operations, including manufacturing, quality, engineering, materials management, planning, and continuous improvement. A key part of the role will be strengthening customer relationships to ensure alignment and trust as we work toward shared goals.

Success in this position will require a hands-on leader with strong business acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to drive transformation while building a high-performance culture. This is a high-visibility opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of the Thomasville site and its people.

Location: Thomasville, GA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the site's business strategy and operating plan, with a focus on improving profitability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. Establish clear goals for all functions and ensure accountability for delivery.
• Serve as a visible and hands-on leader, modeling the highest standards of ethics, quality, customer responsiveness, and accountability. Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring safety, cost, quality, and on-time delivery targets are consistently met. Demonstrate a relentless commitment to financial discipline and process improvement.
• Lead and empower the site leadership team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and servant leadership while delivering results. Build a team capable of sustaining a high-performance environment.
• Stabilize and strengthen core operations, including production processes, capacity planning, resource utilization, inventory management, and cost control. Implement effective operating methods and process improvements to achieve quality and delivery commitments.
• Engage deeply in daily operations, quickly addressing production, maintenance, and supply chain challenges to prevent delays and minimize costs.
• Champion continuous improvement through the Pursuit Production System, leveraging Kaizen and Moonshining methodologies to drive process breakthroughs, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Partner closely with Sales and directly engage customers, acting as the voice of the customer (VOC) to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Build strong, trust-based relationships and seek opportunities to expand business with existing and new customers.
• Collaborate across the organization on strategic initiatives, including policy deployment targets focused on cash generation, cost reduction, and growth.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent, building a passionate and driven leadership team. Create a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous development that enables long-term success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a leadership role
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred, ideally in fan blades, airfoils, or precision round parts.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven leader and change agent, able to drive operational improvement, build trust, and influence teams at all levels.
• Strategic, analytical, and results-oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to empower others to take ownership of operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, including Kaizen, to reduce cycle times, control costs, and improve product quality.
• Strong understanding of support functions (HR, IT, finance, accounting) and how they contribute to operational success.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage operating and capital investment plans.
• Outstanding negotiation and relationship-building skills with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to integrate sales, operations, finance, logistics, and HR to maximize P&L performance and deliver results.
• Track record of building high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and positive employee relations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and resilient, able to challenge the status quo and act with urgency to drive results.
• Demonstrated customer focus, forging strong, lasting relationships that support business growth.
• Ability to apply logic and problem-solving to both abstract and practical operational challenges.

Working Conditions

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Capable of being forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certified

• Must be able to climb ladder, work on platforms, and climb stairs
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.