General Manager

Business Profile

Wyman‑Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman‑Gordon creates rotating closed‑die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land‑based gas turbines. We also manufacture structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Located in Paramount, CA, Carlton Forge Works produces seamless rolled rings and open and closed‑die forgings for the aerospace, gas turbine, industrial, commercial and nuclear industries with one of the most extensive lines of equipment and truly skilled craftsmen anywhere.

The General Manager provides executive leadership, ensuring the business unit achieves or exceeds its established operational and financial measures. Determines the overall objectives of the business; formulates plans and policies and allocates resources for the achievement of business unit objectives. Exercises control to see that objectives are achieved in accordance with company policy. Is fully accountable for all business unit results.

• Manages the P&L and all major site functions, which include operations, finance, sales, human resources, quality, and engineering. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with the team.
• Responsible for: developing people; process improvement; cost controls, quality monitoring and improvements; and customer service optimization.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, and audits covering daily flex, weekly battle plan, and monthly and quarterly business reviews. Presents information as required.
• Performs tactical and strategic planning, consistent with Division and Corporate objectives. Coordinates with appropriate corporate and divisional staff to identify organic and/or acquisition related growth opportunities.
• Develops and organizes the management resources necessary to direct the major functions of the business. Ensures that an adequate supply of talent exists to staff the short‑ and long‑term needs of the business unit.
• Assess the business implications and potential of identified marketing, legislative and financial trends; encourage innovations in testing development, marketing and technology; direct and participate in growth activities of the business unit.
• Represent the business unit as required on customer visits.
• Ensures that the business unit operates at the highest level of business ethics and complies with all federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that all reporting is accurate and consistent with appropriate accounting and financial standards. Ensures that all corporate requirements are met.
• Ensures that quality systems meet or exceed customer and industry standards.
• Ensures that the interests and welfare of employees are preserved and protected.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of corporate goals.
• Establish and execute capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Safety Incidents
• Quality Incidents
• Budget forecast vs actual
• On‑Time Delivery
• EBIT
• Operating Working Capital
• Cash
• Effectiveness of interpersonal communications and the ability to establish and maintain the trust and respect of customers, management, and employees.
• Quality of business decisions made.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential business information, conducts business ethically.
• Human Capital Planning

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
• Deadline driven.
• Continuous improvement in operational and financial measures.
• Application of manufacturing tools, such as Six Sigma, 6S, Theory of Constraints, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
• Effective interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead people to achieve required results.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other pertinent software.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategic plan to meet key…