General Manager - Manufacturing and Distribution

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

This role addresses operational bottlenecks, financial inefficiencies, and quality variances within reverse logistics and remanufacturing operations. The position drives workflow optimization, asset utilization, and strict adherence to safety and compliance standards across high-volume environments. By leading cross-functional teams and leveraging data-driven decision-making, the role aligns daily site performance with broader departmental objectives and organizational growth targets.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Direct all operational activities related to set-top box processing; optimize workflows through Lean Manufacturing principles
• Manage full P&L responsibility for the site; meet financial targets through cost control and shift efficiency
• Drive team alignment with departmental OKRs; lead multiple managers to achieve key organizational objectives
• Ensure 100% compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards; maintain "like-new" product specifications
• Utilize KPI performance measurement systems to enhance production efficiency, inventory accuracy, and labor productivity
• Integrate AI-driven predictive analytics and automation into reverse logistics processes to streamline troubleshooting and operations

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):

• Strategic leadership capability to guide cross-functional teams, coach subordinates, and foster an engaged culture
• Strong expertise in Reverse Logistics, high-volume electronics repair, and Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma methodologies
• Advanced proficiency in data interpretation, complex mathematical concepts, and statistical inference to resolve bottlenecks
• AI Application and Literacy to leverage intelligent systems in optimizing supply chain and operational workflows
• Proven problem-solving ability to establish facts, define complex operational issues, and implement effective solutions
• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels

Additional Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or MBA
• Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
• Minimum Experience: 7-10 years of leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing or electronics repair, including 5 years in senior management
• Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Principles
• Reverse Logistics Management
• Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale)

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on us.fitly.work if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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