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Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

General Manager Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$177.5k /yrIn-person

About the Job

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 key performance indicators 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.

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 key performance indicators, identify risks, and implement 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, track cost deviations, and justify 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 responsibility.
  • Write technical specifications.

Desired Qualifications

  • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
  • Experience in transportation, rail, or heavy manufacturing industries.

About the Company

Scalian

Engineering and consulting in AI avionics

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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