General Manager

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

Covina

Division

Structurals

Company

Composite Horizons

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

22305

Job Description

Composites Horizons (CHI), a division of PCC Structurals, Inc., is the premier testing developer for new polymer systems. For over forty-five years, Composites Horizons has designed and fabricated composite structures using high temperature polyimide and thermoplastic composites.

Its work is behind many of the current fabrication processes in use today across the industry. CHI has pioneered various tooling and optimized cure cycles for numerous polyimide systems as well as the fabrication of high-temperature composite structures for both military and commercial aircraft applications.

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is a leading worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries. PCC is a high-quality business with dominant positions in most segments of the markets in which it serves.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10-billion-dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffet, acquired Precision Castparts Corp. Mr. Buffet stated, "I've admired PCC's operation for a long time. For good reasons, it is the supplier of choice for the world's aerospace industry, one of the largest sources of American exports. Berkshire's Board of Directors is proud that PCC has joined Berkshire."

Position Summary

The General Manager provides executive leadership, ensuring the business unit achieves or exceeds its established operational and financial measures. Determines the overall objectives of the business; formulates plans and policies and allocates resources for the achievement of business unit objectives. Exercises control to see that objectives are achieved in accordance with company policy. Is fully accountable for all business unit results.

Direct reports include functional leads for: Continuous Improvement; Engineering; Environmental, Health and Safety; Finance; Human Resources; Operations; Quality; Sales; and Supply Chain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages the P&L and all major site functions, which include operations, finance, sales, human resources, quality, and engineering. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with the team.
• Responsible for: developing people; process improvement; cost controls, quality monitoring and improvements; and customer service optimization.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, daily flex, weekly battle plan, and monthly and quarterly business reviews. Presents information as required.
• Performs tactical and strategic planning, consistent with Division and Corporate objectives. Coordinates with appropriate corporate and divisional staff to identify organic and/or acquisition related growth opportunities.
• Develops and organizes the management resources necessary to direct the major functions of the business. Ensures that an adequate supply of talent exists to staff the short- and long-term needs of the business unit.
• Assesses the business implications and potential of identified marketing, legislative and financial trends; encourages innovations in testing development, marketing and technology; directs and participates in growth activities of the business unit.
• Represents the business unit as required on customer visits.
• Ensures that the business unit operates at the highest level of business ethics. Ensures that the business unit is in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that all reporting is accurate and consistent with appropriate accounting and financial standards. Ensures that all corporate requirements are met.
• Ensures that quality systems meet or exceed customer and industry standards.
• Ensures that the interests and welfare of employees are preserved and protected.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of corporate goals.
• Establish and execute capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Safety Incidents
• Quality Incidents
• Budget forecast vs actual
• On-Time Delivery
• EBIT
• Operating Working Capital
• Cash
• Effectiveness of interpersonal communications and the ability to establish and maintain the trust and respect of customers, management, and employees.
• Quality of business decisions made.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential business information, conducts business ethically.
• Human Capital Planning

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering from an accredited institution; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of operations experience in a highly focused, metric driven organization.
• 5+ years of experience in a aerospace composite manufacturing preferred.
• 5+ years P&L experience, including sales and marketing leadership highly preferred.

SKILLS

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Deadline driven.
• Continuous improvement in operational and financial measures.
• Application of manufacturing tools, such as Six Sigma, 6S, Theory of Constraints, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Effective interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead people to achieve required results.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other pertinent software.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategic plan to meet key business objectives/metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Proven ability to lead large organizations in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $250,000 to $300,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 60% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company's performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.


The position will be eligible to participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program


This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.