General Manager

Salary Goals:

-240-265K

-40% bonus

-LTIP (3 year vesting, ~175K grants annually)

About the role:

-This site has increased both its revenue and head count 50% and 30% the past year.

-Must be strong managing Material Flow, Fixed and Variable Cost and relationship building

-Must have Forging Experience

-150M P&L this year and 106 employees looking to grow to 250M by 2030 with many long term contracts

Summary

The General Manager will provide leadership and overall direction. The GM will measure safety, quality, delivery and cost performance while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement. The GM will formulate and implement operational strategies and programs to improve the competitive position and profitability.

Essential Functions

Operational & Business Leadership

• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship across all operations.
• Drive performance and continuous improvement across all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Productivity, Sales, Compliance, Product Development, NPI, Communication, and Employee Development.
• Own the facility’s P&L, budgets, forecasts, and strategic plan development and execution.
• Develop short? and long term business strategies that ensure sustained growth of revenue, profit, and cash flow.
• Lead daily execution and high impact projects that meet or exceed SQDCP targets; when gaps occur, develop and execute credible recovery plans.
• Ensure the facility meets or exceeds annual sales revenue and profitability goals.
• Drive product line growth across volume, market share, and new customer expansion.
• Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with Division and Corporate leadership.

People Leadership & Culture

• Build, develop, and lead a high performing manufacturing leadership team capable of executing plant strategies and strengthening employee relations.
• Provide clear, decisive leadership on critical issues, working collaboratively with managers, engineers, and hourly teams.
• Ensure excellent communication and engagement throughout the organization, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop talent across all functions through effective coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

Cross Functional & External Engagement

• Partner closely with EHS, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to ensure aligned objectives and effective processes.
• Communicate frequently and professionally with customers, suppliers, and PCC corporate executives.
• Represent the facility in customer audits, technical discussions, and strategic reviews.

Experience & Education (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• MS or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and aerospace customer environments.
• Investment casting expertise is required, including hands on exposure to casting processes, casting quality controls, and jet engine OEM requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading people and obtaining results through large, cross functional organizations.
• Strong track record engaging directly with jet engine customers (e.g., OEM audits, quality reviews, technical discussions).