Calibration General Manager (52635)

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Our Calibration Department is currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic General Manager to be based at the Temecula, CA location. The operation has locations in Temecula, CA & Anaheim, CA. The Calibration Department specializes in precision calibration measuring equipment of various types.

Summary:

General Manager - Calibration

Reporting to the Regional Director, the role of the General Manager is to actively drive business growth, and profitability of the company. The General Manager role has oversight of their assigned entity. As a member of a collaborative operations leadership team, the GM will work closely with the vertical market leaders and other business leaders to coordinate growth plans and resource utilization across the company. The GM will have internal and external facing responsibilities and must naturally possess an entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to influence and lead dynamic cross-functional teams, and the ability to cultivate a culture of safety, accountability, and project excellence. 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Ultimately responsible for the full P&L of your market, the GM will develop annual plans, manage financial performance throughout the year, oversee G&A expenses, and participate in collection efforts as needed. 

• Demonstrate leadership and the development of department staff through: setting and achieving goals and objectives; identifying and arranging appropriate training and career development opportunities for employees at all levels; encouraging teamwork and sharing of best practices; fostering an environment of innovation and technical excellence; and planning the succession of employees with the skills to meet future company and customer needs. 

• Effectively align operational structure to meet financial goals and deliver superior project performance. 

• In collaboration with Vertical Market Leaders, develop and execute business strategies that meet organizational goals. 

• Support Account Managers with planning and implementation of account development and opportunity-specific sales strategies. 

• Work closely with operations leaders to effectively manage operational overhead (hands on calibration). 

• Collaborate with corporate support functions including finance, HR, IT, etc. to establish and execute business plans and company strategies. 

• Lead safety and ensure compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and easement terms governing work on and off site and help our customers achieve success. 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, company, and industry; maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities. 

Required Experience and Skills: 

The successful candidate should be excited by opportunities to add value to our clients with ATS Reliability expertise. Strong communication skills, collaboration and courage to challenge the status quo are keystone at ATS. 

• Eight years of related project management experience including three years management responsibilities. 

• Experience in a growth-oriented reliability firm is strongly preferred, including personal leadership of sales initiatives.