General Manager - Manufacturing, Dynamet Clearwater

Dynamet Incorporated, based in Clearwater, Florida., is a leading domestic and international supplier of titanium alloy products. Acquired by Carpenter Technology in 1997, Dynamet supplies titanium bar, wire, fine wire, strip, and precision shapes for the aerospace, medical, consumer, motorsports and recreation industries. Committed to offering excellence and innovation in the manufacture of titanium and other specialty metal products, Dynamet ensures strict quality controls through its testing and analysis laboratory. Dynamet maintains a second manufacturing facility in western Pennsylvania.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER - MANUFACTURING:

• Provides general management over manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources, and information systems for a plant or other production facility.

• Makes decisions regarding improving productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.

• Manage the activities of a Manufacturing area with consideration for the goals and objectives of the organization in all assigned areas in a specific site location.

• Sets and manages the plant budget. Takes a direct leadership approach in managing the P&L for the Clearwater, FL site.

• Manages the site budget to consistently meet P&L goals in line with organizational objectives.

• Develop goals and objectives for the department(s) that are aligned with those of Manufacturing. Develop personal goals and objectives that enhance the organization and individual leadership qualities. Define and implement plans, actions, and measurements to meet the aligned department/personal goals and objectives.

• Measure and evaluate execution of the plans and make appropriate adjustments to meet the aligned goals and objectives.

• Maintain knowledge of the existing manufacturing systems including the computer system(s), production processes, material flow and handling schemes, quality systems and process control techniques.

• Evaluate and recommend new equipment, and process and maintenance technologies for best practices and operation efficiencies.

• Define and communicate performance expectations for employees and coach and counsel them in the performance of job responsibilities.

• Duties may include primary and finishing operations, site maintenance, site environmental compliance and site safety compliance and improvement plans. Includes maintaining a fair, consistent working relationship with hourly employees (bargained or non-bargained).

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER - MANUFACTURING:

• Four-year college degree preferably in an engineering or metallurgy related field.

• 7+ years' experience in an operations management related role or Manufacturing Engineer position.

• Knowledge of the existing manufacturing systems including the computer systems, metal making processes, material flow and handling schemes, quality systems and process control techniques.

• Knowledge of related processes, products and services along with employee and labor relations.

• Practical understanding of industrial/manufacturing principles, standards, methods and practices.

• Knowledge of disciplined problem-solving methods. Knowledge of positive employee relations practices.

• Ability to execute business plans and achieve goals. Open and candid communications style; willingness to dissent and encourage dissent prior to final decision making.

• Ability to lead others and to effectively manage individual employee performance.

• Ability to train and develop other professionals. High responsiveness to customer requests.

• Ability and motivation to promote a high-performance work environment.

• Ability to direct and supervise employees.

• Ability to objectively evaluate performance.

• Ability to lead inter-disciplinary activities in solving complex problems. Ability to train and develop others.

• Ability to work and solve problems in all environments Verbal, written and presentation communication skills both within Carpenter and with customers and suppliers outside Carpenter.

• Interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts and control emotional situations.

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Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.