Job Dimensions :
The VP of Global Manufacturing for the HWS business unit will have direct responsibility for the global manufacturing organization, manufacturing support, operations planning, process excellence, capital engineering and process innovation. The leader will ensure world-class operational performance and drive high levels of customer satisfaction. They will be responsible for all direct manufacturing costs globally. They will lead a team of direct reports including leaders at each facility, a capital engineering and process innovation director and continuous improvement director. The VP will report to the President of the Howmet Wheel Systems business unit.
The VP will develop an operations strategy to meet HWS’s operating performance goals including :
They will lead the design and implementation of the business’ operations strategy, focusing on initiatives that will enhance safety, margins, improve reliability, headcount productivity, performance and delivered cost to serve in production, reliability, quality, transportation, working capital management, and process technology. A key goal will be to improve productivity through leveraging resources, processes, and tools. They will develop a people plan for the organization that supports the company’s objectives to develop a people-centric, agile, empowered team-oriented culture with aim to decrease absenteeism and turnover. Activities will include proactive management of talent and career development within the function, ensuring that current and future leaders can meet the challenges of the businesses and functions they serve and assure the organization is realizing its potential. The position will be based in Howmet’s corporate office in Cleveland, OH.
Key Relationships include President, Plant Managers, Regional VP / GMs (P&L Leaders), Site directors and operational employees across the enterprise, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance.
Accountability Objectives
We are seeking an experienced Global Operations leader with a successful track record of operating manufacturing facilities. They will have spent a significant portion of his or her career in top manufacturing companies known for operational excellence. A strong, proven background implementing Lean Manufacturing initiatives to produce productivity savings and margin improvements is essential. They will set a high bar for integrity and performance, drive crisp operational and strategic plans and roll up their sleeves to get things done. Additionally, they will have a strong track record attracting, retaining, engaging and developing talent. Candidates must be problem solvers, enthusiastic about working with strong technical talent, and skilled at change management. They should be highly motivated self-starters comfortable operating independently and being held accountable for business performance.
The successful candidate will demonstrate :
Collaborative leadership : This leader will have a strong track record as a people manager in the areas of team leadership and building organizational capabilities. The successful candidate will have built high performance and achievement-oriented teams that have delivered success. They will spend significant time with employees in the field and in other functions and will routinely solicit ideas, suggestions to arrive at a better solution while reinforcing the value of the team. The individual will empower people and groups to create a transparent and interactive culture, will hold them accountable for performance and will recognize and reward achievements appropriately. They will routinely provide specific behavioral feedback and create development plans to improve the talent base and succession plans.
Strong operations competence : The ideal candidate will have strong global experience leading multiple plants. They will have hands-on best in class manufacturing systems experience. The candidate will be experienced implementing significant manufacturing improvements specifically in support of broader growth initiatives. This includes the ability to create a highly flexible manufacturing model, high performing operation and developing fabrication and assembly capability based on customer need.
Strong critical thinking ability : The successful candidate will have with the capability of driving productivity and growth strategies into the manufacturing operations.
Strategic orientation : The successful candidate will have the experience in developing operations strategies and plans that incorporate competitive issues, trends in industry and external factors. Their planning experience will cover a broad range of markets and address the full range of organizational implications. They will understand how to integrate market and competitive trends and other issues into a coherent vision for change and link this vision into a series of initiatives and priorities that are compelling and logical.
Business results orientation : The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to deliver consistently outstanding operating and financial results. They will have introduced improvements to processes, operations, or practices throughout a large portion of their business and will be relentless in driving positive change. The candidate also will have created new approaches to existing problems that have had significant impact on their business and will have implemented world–class and leading-edge performance standards.
Financial literacy : The successful candidate will possess financial acumen, including understanding financial statements, ratios, and other indices for evaluating company performance. A strong grasp of the impact of business decisions on the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement from GAAP, tax and cash basis will be required.
Performance and Personal Competencies :
Setting Strategy
Executing for Results
Leading Teams
Relationships and Influence
Driving Sustainability