Job Description

 

AFL is searching for a Division Director/GM to join our Noyes Test and Inspection team and be an integral part of Noyes exciting growth strategy   If you are interested in leading change, working in a fun and fast paced technology environment, and looking for excitement and challenge coupled with the stability of a $800M+ company, then come join us and be a part of an exceptional staff focused on developing cutting edge technology in the fiber optic test space.

AFL is a world leader in manufacturing, engineering and installing the fiber optic products and equipment that telecommunications providers need to provide quality solutions to their customers. Our extensive experience in both design and application crosses all markets, from Telco, Broadband and Wireless, to Electric Utility, OEM, Enterprise and Private Networks, and emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, and medical.

AFL provides competitive benefits including dental, health, vision, 401(K), life, paid time off, discount programs and more.

In this role you will lead, manage and motivate AFLs Noyes product group across two locations; Belmont, NH and Lowell, MA. This position can be located at either office, but the selected candidate must be willing to travel weekly to both offices. The individual has overall management and / or oversight of all activities which occur within the Noyes Division. The position primarily includes responsibility for product management, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, customs compliance and international sales. Also included is the responsibility for community interaction for both the Belmont, NH and Lowell, MA facilities. This person is responsible for developing and executing to the established business plan (financial, product development, and associated people development plans); to ensuring EHS and legal requirements are met, and setting the tone for an environment which supports AFLs overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Job Description

• Provide leadership, management and support to AFLs Noyes business segment. Develop, communicate, and implement plans to support the business overall growth and performance goals. Foster an environment of growth and opportunity for the personnel within the business segment.        
• Develop and execute strategies to deliver both organic growth and new business development opportunities. This would include customer development, market development, geographic expansion, maintenance of existing products and new products.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing the manufacturing and operations budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; compiling and studying costs; initiating corrective actions
• Develop, execute and meet business plans including revenue, profit, overhead costs and cash flow. Drive for performance beyond the financial plan. Ensure that corrective actions are identified and enacted in the event that financial plans are not being met.
• Ensure that customer needs are identified and supported. Develop various customer performance targets methods to measure business performance. Get personally engaged in developing customer relationships.
• Ensure that manufacturing operations are efficient, productive, safe and environmentally friendly. Understand and deploy the process improvement systems where applicable.
• Ensure that product and process quality targets are set and performance metrics are managed and measured.
• Provide clear leadership and ensure that resources and support is provided as necessary.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional societies, establishing personal networks, and understanding the global competitive landscape.
• Champion and facilitate the use of LEAN/ Six Sigma, and other quality tools for quality and process improvement.
• In conjunction with AFLs Public Relations Manager, develop public strategies that support the ability to operate the business in the local environment. Where appropriate, utilize AFL Foundation grants where value is added to the local community. Develop appropriate relations with local stakeholders and elected officials. Encourage, support and recognize community involvement by employees.

• Must have Engineering Degree (or related technical degree)
• MBA, or Masters in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• 5 plus years of test equipment industry, management and project management experience required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible related experience
• Experience in a management role with P&L and associated financial responsibilities required
• Knowledge of Telecommunications and in particular; fiber optic test equipment
• Understanding customers needs and applications required
• Must have ability to drive cross functional teams towards similar goals and objectives.
• Needs to understand product development inclusive of S/W development.
• Must understand ISO and TL requirements and manage business to retain certification and exceed requirements.
• Outstanding leadership skills; ability to motivate, train, develop, and evaluate subordinates
• Must be able to travel both domestic and internationally 35% of time with occasional weekends.