General Manager

Summary

The General Manager will provide leadership and overall direction for New Harford & Dunkirk.  The GM will measure safety, quality, delivery and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement.  The GM will formulate and implement operational strategies and programs to improve the competitive position and profitability of the New Hartford and Dunkirk, while partnering with leaders within SMC Aerospace (WASA, Cannon, Huntington, Hereford) to maximize melt capacity for the industry.

Essential Functions

• Champion of safety, quality, and compliance throughout the organization.
• Leads all business operations to ensure safety, legal, and regulatory compliance as well as production efficiency, quality, service, and the effective management of company resources.
• Drives and promotes performance improvement through manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and efficiency.
• Owns development & execution of plant P&L, budgets, forecasts – both short term (in the day) and long term (2-3 years out).
• Builds strong relationships with the leadership team (EHS, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, Operations, etc) across New Hartford & Dunkirk to ensure alignment & execution of company objectives and effective cross-functional processes.
• Develops others (performance management, rewards/recognition, etc) while creating an energizing and diverse work environment that supports the Company’s high-performance culture.
• Initiates operational improvements in maintenance, manufacturing, materials and other areas of the business unit resulting in greater productivity & cost savings.
• Creates and communicates vision for the future & actions needed to achieve that vision.  Sets goals, implements procedures, and provides leadership to ensure goals are achieved.
• Develops short/long term capital programs to upgrade and improve production capabilities, increase capacity, and best utilize critical assets.
• Communicates with customers, suppliers, and corporate executives with high intensity & professionalism.
• Provides for performance management, employee development, and succession planning to assure team is set up for success in the future.

Additional Responsibilities

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Business or a related required; advanced degree or professional manufacturing certification(s) preferred.
• 15+ years leadership experience in a manufacturing organization.
• Strong track record for transforming organizations – building the team, managing change, streamlining processes and driving safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements.
• Strong lean manufacturing experience.

Special Skills     

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Drives vision and purpose; paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
• Plans and aligns; plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates effectively; develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills trust; gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
• Builds effective teams and drive engagement; build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization win.
• Drives results thru engagement of the team in a fast paced short cycle manufacturing environment.
• Ensures accountability; holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Develops talent; develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Customer focus; builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Resilient; rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult circumstances.

Competencies

• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Judgment
• Decision-making
• Information management
• Resource management
• Planning and organizing
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Delegating tasks and responsibility
• Communication skills
• Leadership/Coaching
• Teamwork
• Adaptability

 Additional Notes

·         The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently moves about the production facilities.  Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. 

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.  Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.