Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Job Title : Deputy General Manager
Reports To : General Manager
FLSA Status & EEO Code : Exempt & Senior Level Official and Manager
Division / Department : GHM / Operations
Level of Work : Level V
Position Summary : The Graham Manufacturing Deputy General Manager works with the General Manager developing and leading the Business Unit (BU) annual strategic planning process considering markets, competitors, technology, people, tools / systems, and processes to ensure alignment with Graham Corporation long-term objectives. Consolidates and prioritizes the strategic vision into an effective operational plan with cross-functional enterprise initiatives supported by technology / product roadmaps. Cultivates a performance-oriented, highly engaged team working collaboratively with all stakeholders including customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and shareholders to drive outstanding operational and financial performance.
Key Results Areas :
Develop, implement, and lead the Business Unit strategic planning process considering markets, competitors, technology, people, tools / systems, and processes to ensure alignment with Graham Corporation long-term objectives.
- Consolidate stakeholder (suppliers, customers, employees, shareholders) feedback into systemic themes including corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Evaluate evolving mega-trends (social, economic, political, environmental, technological) to assess impact and applicability on Business Unit vision.
- Develop Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) at Departmental and Business Unit level with action plan.
- Understand and develop organizational competitive advantages (capabilities, position, innovation) that will be required to meet the long-term strategic vision.
- Perform quantified risk / opportunity analysis with actionable mitigation framework.
- Develop a multi-year strategic roadmap and associated financial model balancing all considerations to ensure profitability and sustainability.
- Provide input to Corporate strategic planning and prove to BoD.
Consolidate and prioritize the strategic vision into an effective operational plan with cross-functional enterprise initiatives supported by detailed financial budget.
Define Business Unit purpose and associated values with organization buy-in to ensure aligned vision and core principles for decision making.Develop enterprise initiatives with cross-functional engagement and accountability.Develop detailed financial budget with quantified risks and opportunities that guides business execution and minimizes financial variability.Establish standard operating rhythm that enables effective reporting to adaptability.Cascade Business Unit objectives in SMART goals and KPI’s for all employees to drive a performance-oriented culture.Responsible for Business Unit oversight, risk assessment and mitigation, oversight and management of all departments and employees, and financial sustainability.
Act as the Business Unit role model for the company’s values to set and lead an example of the desired behaviors of the company’s culture.Assess and monitor business conditions and risks and address / mitigate as needed.Ensure organization is appropriately staffed, funded, and has systems to execute its mission.Develop and manage direct reports including one-on-one meetings every month to coach, correct and recognize behaviors.Conduct quarterly / annual performance reviews with management staff and ensure all direct reports have a personal development plan to improve company’s overall performance.Collaborate and partner with Human Resources Manager to ensure that fair management practices are being followed.Oversee monthly project performance reviews to ensure success of the organization and our customers.Oversee financial business planning to ensure the company’s financial health will support its short and long-term goals and objectives.Partner with the Board of Directors and financial institutions on investments and financial planning that will meet the needs of the organizations required growth year over year.Assess and plan efficient and effective use of resources to execute the mission, to drive improvement actions, and integrate all functions across the organization.
Lead and manage the integration of all functions of the organization to drive improvements in product, people, and process development, resulting in increased performance year over year.Institute a continuous improvement culture to drive continuous improvement methods and processes throughout the organization supported by plans and roadmaps.Ensure improvement initiatives are synergistic with organizations strategic objectives and distributed appropriately throughout the organization.Frequently review department performance and provide resources and remove barriers to ensure successful progression to department goals and objectives.Measure and evaluate the organizations health through employee forums, stakeholder reviews and organizational health assessments to understand if the culture and organizations capability is meeting the needs of the stakeholders as well as performing to the core values.Create and maintain a strong relationship with the customers, employees, suppliers, industry associations, Board of Directors, and stakeholders to ensure the company’s success.
Responsible to manage relationships with the company owners, Board of Directors and investors to ensure support for the short and long-range planning of the company.Develop and grow relationships with key suppliers, distributors, industry groups and outside agencies that are critical to the company’s growth.Review supplier performance and manage their quality and execution to ensure company is capable of meeting its commitments.Represent the company at key events, industry forums and conferences as well as at end user events to market and represent the company.Develop and maintain customer relationships to retain and grow the company’s business base.Communicate business and progress to all stakeholders.Identify and grow the key positions, critical skills and future candidates through documented succession planning process to ensure the company’s long-term success.
Identify the critical roles in the organization and grow internal capability to become part of the long-term succession planning efforts.Identify the critical skills and capabilities required for others to learn and become proficient in in order to fulfill the succession management plan.Review succession candidate’s performance every six months to ensure progression towards the goals by the leadership team.Supervisory Responsibilities :
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; developing employees’ skills and encouraging growth; setting expectations and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; establishing positive employee relationships through fair, consistent, and respectful treatment of employees. Continually work to improve supervisory skills.
Requirements : Qualifications :
To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.
Education and Training
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering or business discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.MBA or MEM a plusExperience :
Ten years’ experience in a variety of roles such as engineering, manufacturing, and accounting.Five years’ experience managing senior level employees and influencing cross-functional leaders.Management of international operations a plus.Three years’ experience in Commercial business with product lifecycle exposure a plusThree years’ experience in DoD contracting a plusPMP and Lean Six Sigma a plusOther :
Must be willing to work overtime as requiredTravel up to 30% of working time.Desired Job Qualification :
Experience in Defense and Commercial markets and manufacturing environment.Skills :
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; identifies opportunities and changes that benefit GHM; exhibits confidence in self and others; motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; open to new ideas and supportive of change; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others; displays passion and optimism; mobilizes self and others to fulfill the organizations goals, policies and procedures.Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and / or safety programs established by BNI, our clients, and / or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site.Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.Speaks effectively and persuasively on controversial or complex topics; listens and gets clarification; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; writes clearly, correctly, and informatively; ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; maintains confidentiality.Demonstrate behavior consistent with company valuesDevelops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activitiesPhysical and Mental Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands : While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.
Mental demands : While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
Work Environment : This job primarily operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.
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