Gooch & Housego (G&H) is a leading photonics technology group headquartered in the UK with a global footprint. G&H is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM) and was founded in 1948 as a manufacturer of scientific optical components and crystalline materials. Today, G&H employs more than 900 people globally across sites in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia with revenues of > $180 million. It has expanded to be a market leader in photonics with specialized products based on acousto-optics, crystal optics, fiber-optics, and precision optics.
Scope of the Job:
We are looking for a General Manager to run our Fremont facility, which specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced photonic devices and electronic drivers. The Fremont site is our global center of excellence and a leading innovator in acousto-optic technology. The General Manager will have full Profit/Loss accountability, manage the day-to-day operations of the site, and own products manufactured on-site and at our Asian contract manufacturer. This role requires executing on dynamic market demands, rapid NPI transfer to production, make/buy tactics, close customer collaboration, and operational execution with a technical and high mix product line.
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Travel:
Travel to G&H divisional sites (UK and US), customer, supplier as needed (less than 10%).
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