General Manager, Manufacturing Operations, Primary/Hot Rolling

Position Title:

General Manager - Manufacturing Operations - Primary/Hot Rolling

Reports To:

General Manager - Latrobe

Location:

Latrobe, PA

Principal Purpose of Position:

Manage and lead the activities of the manufacturing departments at the Latrobe Facility. This could include Melting, Press and Continuous Rolling Mill. Directly supervise department managers. Direct the activities of the Manufacturing organization to maximize improvement in safety, quality, delivery and cost. Lead the Operations team to completely new levels of accountability, clarity, and employee engagement from general manager to hourly employee. Perform the above being sensitive to the Carpenter culture while simultaneously dismantling roadblocks. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

General Profile

Provides leadership and direction through senior managers; may also manage managers. Executes discipline and/or business plans and contributes to the development of discipline and/or business strategies. Decisions are guided by discipline and/or business strategies and priorities.

Safety and Citizenship:

Ensures a safe workplace. Promotes ways to improve the quality of life and protect the environment in the communities in which the Company does business.

Accountability:

Accountable for the performance and results of related multiple areas or departments and/or function(s). Achieves change related to culture transformation, process improvement and enhanced business results.

Position Requirements

Education and Training:

Four year college degree in Business / Engineering field required.

Experience:

Ten or more years Manufacturing experience, including at least five years in a management role.

Knowledge:

Business/Management Expertise:

Applies broad business and management expertise to drive financial and operational performance across multiple departments and/or functions.

Functional Expertise:

Has extensive knowledge and experience within own function and general knowledge of areas, departments and/or function(s) within and across other disciplines.

Strategic Planning:

Executes departmental and functional business plans and contributes to the development of discipline strategies.

Financial Management:

Directs the allocation of resources to meet financial performance requirements.

Other:

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

Knowledge of disciplined problem-solving methods.

Knowledge of positive employee relations practices.

Skills/Abilities:

Problem Solving:

Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems that cross functions and/or disciplines.

Customer Focus:

Negotiates with customers and/or organizational leadership to set priorities; builds organization capabilities to serve customer needs.

Decision Making: Decisions are guided by discipline and/or business strategies and priorities.

Developing Talent & Building a Team:

Effectively coaches, gives performance feedback and provides development opportunities within related multiple areas or departments and/or function(s).

Other - Leadership Skills:

Operating skills: Must be skilled at getting critical things done and making things work; very resourceful and organized; good at getting things done through others, doesn't have to do everything personally; creates effective work flows and processes; strong manager of people and projects.

Courage: Must take on all of the tough issues; not be afraid to challenge the status quo; size up people accurately; select the best; deal promptly with conflict and problem performers; take negative action on people when called for.

Drives for results: Quick to take action, doesn't hesitate when something needs doing; takes action with minimal planning; never gives up if something is achievable; finishes everything.

Is interpersonally agile, effective and smooth; makes a good first impression; is approachable and adapts to others; listens and cares about others; relates well in all directions: up, down, sideways, inside and outside; character shows through to most; very self-aware and interested in personal growth; knows how personal style impacts others; deals equitably with diverse people and groups; open, honest and accepting of humor; composed.

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.