General Manager

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and quick-turn and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCBs”). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.

Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

Position Summary:
The General Manager (GM) I is responsible for direct leadership of the upstart, operations and manufacturing functions for our new advanced technology Printed Circuit Board (PCB) shop within the Integrated Electronics Business Unit of TTM Technologies.  Responsibilities include direct oversight of manufacturing, engineering, quality, planning, and production control for the Syracuse, NY based facility.  The role has shared support from customer service, facilities, supply chain, EH&S and security and matrixed support from human resources, finance, and IT.
The GMI is responsible for formulating and implementing successful manufacturing strategies that meet or exceed production goals, including revenue, cost, quality, and on-time delivery metrics. Under the direction of the Campus General Manager, the incumbent will rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. This position is outward facing to TTM customers and other TTM facilities in North America. 
The position is based in Syracuse, NY. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Champion organizational culture and business rhythm in alignment with TTM’s values: integrity, clear communications, performance excellence, and teamwork.

• Track, trend, and monitor KPIs routinely with active data analysis to target and drive results.

• Build exceptional working relationships with peers, adjacent leaders, suppliers and customers.

• Champion talent development; define and establish clear objectives and expectations, provide direct feedback routinely for performance management, emphasize career development and succession planning as key tenants for retention and long-term planning.

• Effectively use prioritization mechanisms to utilize resources across teams to complete required workload

• Execute to period/quarter/annual site revenue and margin goals while optimizing and improving COGS

• Ensure that the site implements and fully adheres to the best-in-class EHSSS Policies and Practices

• Be accountable for the management of manufacturing and supporting resources

• Partner with Human Resources to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies regarding the hiring, compensating, training, appraisal, promotion, discipline, termination, and other human resource related actions.

• Be a change leader when problems are identified; managing the site teams to swift resolutions

• Manage to the operational and capex budgets, and deliver on plan

• Manage effective Quality Systems to ensure compliance to AS9100D requirements and prevent issues from impacting Customers

• Ensure all direct reports and functions managed actively support quality and customer satisfaction. 

• Institute an atmosphere of continuous product improvement for all company personnel.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
 

• Demonstrated success as an operations leader in the A&D manufacturing industry; has experience of working as site leader with operational responsibility of > $100M.

• Printed Circuit Board industry background with specific experience in technology related manufacturing environments preferred; Tier 1 experience preferred.

• Experience supporting the financial performance of a manufacturing site.

• Ability to distill and simplify large volumes of complex operational and financial data to make business decisions.

• Proven ability to promote a lean and efficient operating model, with a focus on identifying cost reduction and capability/capacity expansion opportunities which are underpinned by commercial and financial analysis at all times.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.

• Demonstrated success in high-mix low-volume production environments, including leadership of organizations faced with continuous new product introduction and technology insertion events

• Ability to handle strategic operational challenges with a strong dedication to continuous improvements, and willingness to troubleshoot detailed plant issues when necessary.

• Proven leadership through leveraging resources, responding to issues while building flexibility into operations.

• History of developing and leading successful operations teams within a complex manufacturing site.

• Leader of change; emphasis on talent development with proven change management skills.

Required Education and Experience:
 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field. 
Experience: 7+ years of Operations Leadership experience in an Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment.  Experience with successful implementation of organizational change.     Experience within the A&D Printed Circuit Board industry preferred.  LEAN Manufacturing Systems experience and Six Sigma Training preferred.
 

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TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of  Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.