Job DVP, Business Unit Manager

DVP, Business Unit Manager

Location : Mount Prospect, IL, US, 60056

Business Unit : Ametek Rauland

The Business Unit Manager (VP / BU Manager) for Rauland will be responsible for overall profit and loss performance, and leading and driving profitability of the business unit over the next 5 years. S / he will understand the business thoroughly, take a "hands on" approach, integrate the Rauland team across multiple geographies, launch new products, and promote the AMETEK culture without alienating the incumbent management team. The qualified candidate will provide tactical and strategic guidance and be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Unit's Strategic Plan with an emphasis on AMETEK's culture and four-pronged growth strategy promoting continuous improvement, new product development, global and market expansion, and mergers & acquisitions.

The qualified candidate will have overall profit and loss responsibility for Rauland to include sales, profit, working capital, on-time delivery, planning, scheduling, materials management, etc. This is not a turn-around situation, but a growth opportunity.

The primary responsibility will be the profitable growth of the business. The VP, Business Unit Manager will be accountable for the day-to-day activities for the business, providing the resources necessary to grow and / or taking the necessary actions to cut costs. In addition, and among the highest priorities, the VP / BU Manager will effectively integrate the business and will foster an environment that encourages the adoption of the full AMETEK culture.

Additional responsibilities include :

• Developing the annual operating plan and meeting financial commitments, including meeting or exceeding revenue, profitability and return-on-asset targets.
• Developing and executing a strong growth strategy including market expansion, new product development / launch and acquisitions. Provides the resources necessary to grow and / or takes the necessary actions to cut costs.
• Developing and leading a world-class operating culture, and having a measurable impact on the success and growth of the overall organization. Provide strong process-driven leadership.
• Developing and articulating the annual strategic planning process along with the annual action plans that support the execution of this strategy.
• Responsible for operating performance, e.g. sales, profit, working capital, on-time delivery, planning, scheduling, materials management, etc.
• Improving the product development / launch process by developing strong product road-maps, shortening the current development cycle and instilling the NPD as a percent of sales culture.
• Developing an acquisition strategy including studying and building a business case for new investment opportunities that will create competitive advantages.
• Analyzing market positioning of the various players operating in the sector for the purpose of benchmarking and identifying future business opportunities.
• Developing talent and maximizing human capital including assessing the current leadership team making certain the right team is in place. Identifies those with potential and provides opportunities to grow professionally builds a succession plan.

The Vice President / BU Manager must have :

Required skills and experience :