Full-Time

General Manager Site Supervisor

Scalian

Scalian

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Consulting (2)
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Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in industrialization or manufacturing operations
  • Strong background in production management, supplier operations, and quality processes
  • Proven experience managing plant-level or site-level operations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead operational turnaround or performance recovery initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, procurement flow, and production planning
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and driving measurable performance improvements
  • Solid understanding of KPIs related to delivery, production output, cost control, and quality
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
  • Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments and drive sustainable operational recovery
  • Experience in transportation, rail, or heavy manufacturing industries is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Provide on-site leadership and assume interim General Management responsibilities at the supplier facility
  • Stabilize site operations and implement structured governance and reporting processes
  • Ensure alignment between purchase orders, procurement flow, production schedules, and quality requirements
  • Monitor production performance and delivery KPIs, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
  • Drive operational improvement initiatives and recovery plans to meet contractual milestones
  • Coordinate activities between engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams
  • Oversee supplier performance, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, cost, and schedule expectations
  • Implement performance tracking systems and report progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management
  • Lead problem-solving activities related to production bottlenecks, non-conformities, and supply chain disruptions
  • Ensure adherence to manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and quality processes
  • Support industrialization activities and optimize production workflows
  • Manage site-level financial performance, tracking cost deviations and justifying variances
  • Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing practices where applicable
  • Guarantee technical and economic performance within the scope of responsibilityWrite technical specifications
Desired Qualifications
  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred

Scalian Group provides engineering and consulting services to multiple industries, with a focus on AI, avionics, and information systems security. It helps clients by offering tailored solutions built from consulting, managed security services, and software offerings. The company works by combining advisory work, implementation support, and ongoing security and software management to meet each client’s specific needs. What sets Scalian apart is its emphasis on an agile approach and its deep, industry-specific expertise in aerospace and security, enabling rapid adaptation and high-performance results for global industrial leaders. The company aims to deliver precise, reliable solutions that improve performance, security, and efficiency for its clients.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$612.7M

Headquarters

Labège, France

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Electric aircraft and drone markets drive demand for avionics safety-critical systems expertise.
  • Great Place to Work certification in 11 countries strengthens talent acquisition and retention.
  • OneFirst acquisition consolidates digital transformation consulting capabilities in project management and performance.

What critics are saying

  • Mannarino integration failures between French and Canadian teams dilute avionics focus.
  • Altia undercuts market share 15–20% through aggressive AI and embedded systems pricing.
  • Thales poaches top avionics engineers, crippling 30% of mission-critical software capacity.

What makes Scalian unique

  • Top 10 French engineering consulting firm with 6,000 employees across 12 countries.
  • Mannarino acquisition adds ARINC 653 compliant M-RTOS for safety-critical avionics systems.
  • Wendel backing provides €965M enterprise value capital for digital transformation expansion.

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Remote Work Options

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Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

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Scalian
Sep 16th, 2025
Appointment of William Rozé as CEO of Scalian Group

Scalian Group is delighted to announce the appointment of William Rozé as the CEO of Scalian Group, as of September 15th, 2025.

Scalian
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian buys Mannarino and strengthen presence in America

Scalian is proud to announce the acquisition of the Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software (critical systems and software engineering).

Cision
Jun 21st, 2024
Scalian Acquires Mannarino Systems & Software

SCALIAN has acquired Canadian company Mannarino Systems & Software Inc., which specializes in avionics for electric aircraft and drones. This acquisition aligns with SCALIAN's strategy to expand internationally and focus on safety-critical systems and software engineering. Mannarino's expertise in hardware and software design, along with its ARINC 653 compliant Real-Time Operating System (M-RTOS), will enhance SCALIAN's capabilities in avionics engineering and support sustainable aeronautics.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 27th, 2023
Wendel: Wendel Completes The Acquisition Of Scalian, A Leading European Consulting Firm In Digital Transformation, Project Management And Operational Performance

English FrenchPRESS RELEASE - JULY 27, 2023Wendel completes the acquisition of Scalian, a leading European consulting firm in digital transformation, project management and operational performanceWendel (Euronext: MF.FP) has completed the acquisition of Scalian from Cobepa. Wendel invested €557 million of equity, i.e. an Enterprise Value of c. 965 M€. Wendel holds a 82% interest in Scalian, alongside management of the company.Founded in 1989, Scalian is ranked among France's Top 10 engineering consulting firms, is also active internationally, providing industrial project management services for issues pertaining to supply chain (costs, quality, deadlines, performance), digital engineering from architecture to embedded digital systems development and system applications, big data and AI. Scalian also addresses optimization and performance of projects and organizations, as well as providing digital transformation support for industry and service sector leaders.The group expects to reach c

Scalian
Oct 7th, 2022
Scalian consolidates its consulting business with the acquisition of OneFirst - Scalian

OneFirst, specialized in digital transformation, joins Scalian.