General Manager

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 29500 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 Ive admired PCCs operation for a long time. For good reasons it is the supplier of choice for the worlds aerospace industry one of the largest sources of American exports. Berkshires 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

• Bachelors 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.