Assistant General Manager/ Plant Manager Reading

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt-based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are essential to critical applications in the aerospace, transportation, medical, and energy industries, among other markets. Building on its legacy of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, such as novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Our Reading facility spans 160 acres with over 100 buildings and is home to one of the largest workforces in the company, supporting a wide range of manufacturing, technical, and administrative operations. Position Summary Assistant General Manager - Manufacturing Reading will partner with the VP Manufacturing to drive operational excellence, financial results, safety, and quality. Ensure initiatives are reflected in Carpenter Technology’s operating plans, standard costs, and financial forecasts, and establish metrics to facilitate their achievement. Primary Responsibilities Understand and apply Lean thinking, principles, and practices. Assess where Lean accounting can be introduced to actively support Lean initiatives and demonstrate their impact on operations and financial results. Provide leadership by challenging conventional approaches, establishing and monitoring metrics, and building a workforce proficient in Lean tools and techniques for operational excellence. Evaluate and recommend projects/programs to improve key metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Financials), manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and targets. Collaborate with the VP Manufacturing to develop and execute the annual manufacturing budget and establish clear performance metrics. Track and report monthly project progress against plans and budget status; identify cost-saving opportunities in production processes. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. Position Requirements BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred. Ten or more years of manufacturing experience, including at least five years in management. Proven Lean Manufacturing experience and results. Experience managing large manufacturing projects, including oversight of operations budgets and P&L statements. Experience managing staff and teams. Extensive background in an industrial manufacturing environment. Additional Requirements Demonstrated success in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong Lean Manufacturing focus. Ability to drive continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating waste. Proven track record in executing business plans and achieving goals, with strong project management skills. Skilled at organizing and prioritizing tasks and making sound technical and business decisions aligned with company objectives. Capability to drive operational and financial results across diverse business units. Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, effective across multiple cross-functional boundaries. Ability to contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives. Open and candid communication style; willingness to challenge decision-making processes before action is taken. Self-starter with creative drive for continuous improvement. Strong analytical, mathematical, computer, and basic business skills; adept at distilling clarity and optimal solutions from abstract information. Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities. Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees. Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans. Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) is a recognized leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1889, Carpenter has evolved to become a pioneer in premium specialty alloys, including titanium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as alloys specifically engineered for additive manufacturing (AM) processes and soft magnetics applications. Carpenter recently expanded its AM capabilities to provide a complete “powder-to-part” solution to accelerate materials innovation, offer rapid prototyping, and streamline parts production. Carpenter Technology Corporation offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees. 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