General Manager - Leetonia Operations

• ◆Responsible for business performance for the asset base at the Leetonia facility.
• ◆Coordinates the activities of the Leetonia Leadership team which is responsible for such activities as setting plant objectives as well as creating corrective and preventative actions.
• ◆Works with sales to ensure customer satisfaction and sales growth.
• ◆Develops the leadership team to create a culture of team work and actively engage the team to leverage strengths and achieve business objectives, develop site specific policies, and establish

and procedures for attaining objectives.

• ◆Assists in the developing and implementing of strategic plans by studying the market conditions and financial opportunities, presenting assumptions and making recommendations.
• ◆Reviews activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• ◆Develops Capital Asset requests and implements projects to improve operations to maximize returns on investments and to increase productivity.
• ◆Champions safety culture by actively engaging employees at all levels at a zero-harm philosophy and works with EHS Director to create vision for achieving this goal.
• ◆Provides leadership for the Quality team to ensure the highest level of quality standards to maintain customer satisfaction and IATF16949 requirements.
• ◆Confers with customers on the development of products and customer service required to delight the customer.
• ◆Develops partnerships with outside processors and businesses to support customer demands and compliment the extrusion products developed and produced.
• ◆Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of business.
• ◆Works with Sales leadership to develop annual forecast and provide budget for annual operating plan to meet the business objectives.
• ◆Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives
• ◆This position will serve as a key member of the Pennex leadership team, reporting directly to the President of Pennex.
• ◆Key accountabilities for this role are defined as follows:
• ◆Site Safety
• ◆P&L
• ◆Customer Satisfaction
• ◆Operating Metrics
• ◆Asset Utilization
• ◆Employee Engagement
• ◆Organization Development
• ◆This role will play an active role within the community, working with local charities, supporting local councils and networking with our local business and government officials.
• ◆Performs other duties as assigned.

• ✓Bachelor's degree is required. An engineering discipline is preferred.
• ✓MBA is preferred.

• ✓Fifteen or more years related experience and/or training in site leadership is required.
• ✓Automotive Aluminum Extrusion experience is required.
• ✓Fabrication experience in advanced manufacturing is required.

• ✓Ability to define problems quickly, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• ✓Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• ✓Ability to drive for results.
• ✓Strong leadership, critical thinking, team building and problem-solving skills.
• ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ✓Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• ✓Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• ✓Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• ✓Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• ✓Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• ✓Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• ✓Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• ✓Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• ✓Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available.