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Electro Optic Systems Pty Limited have a wholly owned subsidiary KiwiStar Optics which is part of the EOS Space Systems. EOS is a growing Australian-headquartered business operating in global markets at leading edge of technology innovation and product commercialisation, specialising in the defence and aerospace sectors.
KiwiStar Optics crafts precision optics that are unlocking the universe at leading observatories. We’ve been helping astronomers to capture and split starlight for over 50 years. We’ve made some of the planet’s biggest lenses for its best telescopes.
Our reputation as a global leader in precision optics is built on consistent excellence and innovation. Our scientists, engineers and master opticians draw on decades of experience and a love of what they do.
About the position
The General Manager, KiwiStar position is a senior leadership role within EOS Space Systems (EOSSS) and is responsible for managing the KiwiStar business. The aim of the role is to deliver business growth over a multi-year time horizon.
This role will be responsible for implementing a growth strategy and managing and overseeing the daily activities of the KiwiStar business.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing/implementing an appropriate business strategy for the KiwiStar organisation
- Ensuring strong focus on producing goods and services for its customers in a manner which generates growing revenue, profit and cashflow.
- Developing the market plan and ensuring its effective implementation to strongly position KiwiStar products and services into target markets and also penetrating new markets.
- Focusing on developing and achieving the sales target for KiwiStar every financial year.
- Customer Relationship Management.
- Readily applying technical knowledge and experience to provide the required organisational leadership to ensure the KiwiStar organisation meets its contractual requirements in every aspect.
- Ensuring all production processes, projects and other work tasks are adequately resourced and executed by qualified and experienced KiwiStar personnel across all disciplines.
- Budget management for KiwiStar on a monthly basis and report variances to EVP Space Systems, as required.
About You
The General Manager – KiwiStar requires a strategic focus to grow the business. The candidate requires good leadership and communication skills to positively influence team members and customers. Proven project management skills are required. Sound technical knowledge with attention to detail & problem-solving skills are desirable for this role.
Experience:
- Strong and proven commercial acumen, able to understand and manage the financial affairs of the organisation, with the ability to identify the key revenue, cost, profit, and cash drivers in a technical/manufacturing setting.
- Minimum 10 years’ supervision experience leading a multi-disciplinary team in a project role.
- Demonstrated ability to drive complex technical programs to successful completion.
- Proven experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams, comprising scientists, technicians, engineers, and sales professionals.
- Must have a “hands-on” approach to designing, building, testing, packaging, and delivery of technical solutions.
- Strong experience in the delivery of significant projects.
- Experience within the optics sector or advanced manufacturing businesses is preferred.
How to Apply
If you are willing to take on a challenge and want to make a contribution to a leading technology innovator, then we want to hear from you! Please apply now with your resume and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you believe you are the right fit for our organization. We will review, short-list and/or conduct interviews for this role prior to the closing date. We encourage the submission of early applications. To learn more about KiwiStar & EOS and what employment opportunities we provide, please visit: www.eos-aus.com.
