FDH Aero · 6 days ago
General Manager, Cable Assembly
Wake Forest, NC, Wake Forest, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFDH Aero is a global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies, providing comprehensive supply chain solutions. The General Manager, Cable Assembly will oversee manufacturing operations in Wake Forest, NC, focusing on efficiency, quality, and team development while managing financial performance and customer relations.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of cable assembly production, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality
Oversee assembly processes, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and testing
Establish production schedule to achieve targets, consisting of multiple discrete teams within a two-shift environment
Implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and minimize waste
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards
Monitor and improve production schedules, throughput, and on-time delivery
Develop and enforce quality control standards to minimize defects and rework. Coordinate with the Quality function to achieve high first-pass quality production standards
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.) to optimize processes
Identify and implement automation and technology to enhance production efficiency
Analyze KPIs (yield rates, scrap rates, cycle times, etc.) and drive corrective actions
Own P&L responsibility for the Wake Forest, NC and Naugatuck, CT cable assembly operation, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded
Develop and manage operational budgets, cost controls, and financial forecasting to support business goals
Prepare and present monthly business unit performance reports – including production metrics, cost analysis, and financial performance – to senior leadership
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations, labor, and supply chain processes
Serve as an escalation point for customer-facing technical or quality issues related to cable assemblies, working cross-functionally to drive resolution
Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address customer complaints, non-conformances, and field issues
Interface with key customers as needed to ensure responsiveness, build trust, and maintain high satisfaction with production deliverables
Manage and develop a world-class production teams consisting of production managers, supervisors, leads and technicians
Ensure workforce training and certification programs for compliance and skill development
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence
Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material sourcing and replenishment
Establish inventory kitting standards in coordination with the materials and warehouse function
Work with suppliers to optimize lead times, pricing, and quality standards
Ensure alignment of raw material supply with production demands
Oversee maintenance of equipment, tooling, and production infrastructure
Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
Plan for capital expenditures to support capacity growth and new technology adoption
Maintain adherence to safety protocols, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements
Lead efforts to reduce workplace incidents and improve employee safety practices
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required
ITAR Requirement
120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements
Excellent people leader, capable of organizing multiple production teams to achieve manufacturing unit targets
Proven ability to define standard work processes and standard target outputs
Ability to influence operations both directly and across second shift operations
Expert in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process efficiency
Relentlessly focused on throughput, waste reduction, and operational excellence
Hands-on leader who builds, mentors, and drives high-performance production teams with a culture of accountability
Strong operator who aligns production, engineering, procurement, and sales to ensure manufacturing execution supports business goals
Data-driven operator who owns KPIs, leverages production data, and makes high-impact decisions that drive performance and profitability
Proactive and solutions-focused, identifying inefficiencies, eliminating bottlenecks, and driving cost, speed, and quality improvements
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401k matching
Wellness activities
Company
FDH Aero
FDH Aero is a distributor of c-class hardware and replacement parts to commercial and defense aircraft manufacturers.
Founded in 1964
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Neuberger Berman
2024-05-09Private Equity
2017-04-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Scott Tucker
Chief Executive Officer
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