General Manager, HBE

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys-with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product forms.

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.

SUMMARY

The General Manager will provide leadership and overall direction for HBE. 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 Huntington, Burnaugh and Elkhart facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Oversee all business operations to ensure safety, legal, and regulatory compliance as well as production efficiency, quality, service, and the effective management of company resources.
* Drive and promote performance improvement through manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and efficiency.
* Oversee the use of goals, performance measurement and clear and effective metrics and targets for all operations, sales and business development, engineering.
* Design and implement sustainable accountability, performance management, process improvement and quality/safety standards.
* Initiate operational improvements in maintenance, manufacturing, materials and other areas of the business unit resulting in greater efficiency and reporting systems.
* Oversee set-up of improved management and measurement/reporting metrics and systems.
* Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's financial performance against budget and operational goals. Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting.
* Develop business plan/budget to achieve company goals. Set goals, implement procedures and provide leadership to ensure goals are achieved. Monitor success.
* Plan and develop programs that will provide reductions in costs and improved efficiencies.
* Develop short/long term capital programs to upgrade and improve production capabilities and benefit the company.
* Provide for performance management, employee development, and succession planning to assure an adequate talent pool of people to meet requirements.

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
* Drive vision and purpose; paint 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.
* Communicate 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.
* Build 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 result; consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
* 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
* Judgment
* Decision-making
* Information management
* Resource management
* Planning and organizing
* Problem analysis and problem solving
* Delegating tasks and responsibility
* Communication skills
* 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.