Critical Competencies

• High level of technical aptitude, including a strong knowledge and expertise related to foundry and machining operations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage “down and in” as well as “up and out”; mentor and develop direct reports to achieve their highest potential; diplomatically manage conflict; drive change; promote teamwork; engage and inspire others; and work collaboratively in order to influence, gain support, and achieve results.
• In-depth understanding of financial concepts including P&L management, budgeting, financial forecasting, variable overheads (scrap, MRO, freight), manpower planning, and overall budget monitoring and control. Capable of developing commercial growth and go to market strategies.
• Ability to cascade policy deployment and create strong processes for monitoring and control as well as pull the right levers to achieve CVD targets.
• Strategically focused and capable of creating and achieving a desired future state (vision) that includes the ability to identify and drive opportunities to grow the foundry business. Leadership or involvement with a formal strategic planning process is desired.
• Capable of leading change through a sense of urgency, pride, and respect for people in all aspects of the business. Anticipates and manages dynamic situations, understands impact, and ensures alignment of resources and costs.
• Sound judgment and decision making through rational, thoughtful, and data-enabled reasoning to high pressure/high stakes situations. Ability to read and influence shop floor behaviors and make tough decisions when necessary to drive a culture of operational excellence from top to bottom.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer needs for products and services and ability to translate those needs into business strategy.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive data
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with key stakeholders and groups of employees and managers at all levels in a proactive, concise and compelling manner in order to counsel, provide guidance and influence as appropriate, and in a manner that establishes confidence and credibility.
• Embodies a strong work ethic and passion to excel. Works with a clear sense of urgency to meet customer needs for responsiveness with a focus on on-time-delivery and lead time. Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and multiple priorities.
• Continuous improvement mindset and an advocate for change. Exposure to lean manufacturing principles is a plus. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to internal processes and change, delays or unexpected events. Ability to respond to adversity or restrictions of the organization with resilience and tenacity.
• Willing and able to travel to other Altra sites, as well as attendance at off-site meetings/events and professional development conferences or seminars.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in an Engineering discipline or Operations Management.
• At least 10 years of experience managing teams, including cross-functional leadership in a foundry operations environment is required. Prior experience with gray iron/ductile iron, green sand, core making and no bake environment(s) is strongly preferred, as well as machining and purchasing.
• Functional experience or leadership in three functions is desired: operations, supply chain, finance, engineering, sales, marketing/product management.
• Prior experience with utilizing lean methodology and tools to improve operations is strongly preferred.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

Majority of time is spent in a manufacturing production environment with some (but not all) climate-controlled areas. Personal protective safety equipment must be worn, and proper safety precautions must be observed. Potential exposure may include, but is not limited to: solvents, dusts, lead, fiberglass, noise, heat, cold.

Potential physical demands include, but are not limited to: frequent walking and standing, occasional twisting, stooping, carrying, handling, pushing, and pulling; climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Potential sensory demands include but are not limited to: hearing and seeing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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