Vice President & Regional GM - Americas OEM & MRO

Barnes Aerospace (BA) is seeking a dynamic, multi-site P&L leader to join the team as Vice President & Regional GM - Americas OEM & MRO. Lead, develop, and execute the strategic direction and systematic transformation of the sites, playing an integral role in achieving its short and longer-term business goals and objectives for profitable sustainable growth. Must have a proven track record of operational accomplishments in manufacturing/supply chain, display a customer-centric orientation toward business growth with demonstrated commercial acumen and effective application of Commercial, Operational and Financial business processes to achieve and sustain successful business performance. This leader should be an impact team player, who understands the business and organizational implications of decisions and has the know-how to drive integrated problem-solving and business performance by motivating, engaging and empowering people. Must have track record of driving profitable growth through deployment of continuous improvement and rigorous operating systems, supported by automation and digital technologies. He/she must have prior experience in leading and managing a multi-site organization, possess a leadership style grounded in emotional intelligence. Leads by example and builds high performance, collaborative teams. If you are a high-energy, motivated leader, please submit your name and credentials for further consideration.

Core Responsibilities:

• Full P&L ownership & accountability for approximately $350M in annual revenue, 5 sites and 8 OEM/MRO value streams.
• Managing the financial results (targets for revenue, EBITDA profitability and cash flow) through operational productivity and achieving consistent profitable organic growth.
• Defines and executes an enterprise-wide growth and operational strategy driving increased sales and market share for both MRO and OEM value streams while maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction, service, and support.
• Develops effective customer relationships to collaborate and coordinate resolution of material constraints as joint teams and through effective customer communications, bids and proposals and negotiations.
• Champions the application, development and maturity of core business processes and shared best-practice standards such as SIOP, Lean/Six Sigma, Automation and Smart Factory initiatives to maximize operational efficiencies and equipment effectiveness.
• Leads the organization to consistently perform, differentiate and grow by developing capabilities in people and processes to enhance and improve productivity and performance of the manufacturing operations with systematic transformation aligned with our Value Creation strategy deployment.
• Leverage the full complement and capabilities of advanced technology, solutions, and services to support NPI and Innovation Roadmaps. Organizes the business to execute and deliver results using Management Operating Systems and key KPI's that enables OEM/MRO value stream processes across the site operations. Fully uses the operating system to manage and facilitate budget planning, capacity planning, labor efficiency, raw material supply, engineering effectiveness, customer service, along with resource planning and utilization.
• Supports development and implementation of core IT systems and implementation of next-generation ERP/MES by aligning knowledgeable business personnel and resources in defining core business processes, transactions, and interfaces.
• Strong team leader and team builder, with a passion for developing people and organizations via collaborative integrated Talent Management System. Ability to generate results through visionary motivation, building commitment, employee engagement and influence beyond direct authority.
• Embraces "leader as teacher" and "servant-leader" philosophies. Leads with a positive mindset and demonstrates behaviors aligned with company values.
• Support and engages in M&A activities to support inorganic growth.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 to 15 years' experience of increasing management responsibility in general and operations management; a minimum of 6+ years of experience in a top leadership position with full P&L responsibility. Relevant engine and component manufacturing, repair/overhaul, supply chain and engineering/quality experience and technical competence in Aerospace industry is highly desirable.
• Balances visionary, customer-oriented strategy development with tactical operations execution for manufacturing performance and improvement
• Outstanding data-driven, decision-making skills and leading team-based problem-solving with decision authority; comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Excellent at building, inspiring and motivating a high-performance team. Effective at identifying and attracting talent, coaching, and developing leaders and creating an organization where people work collaboratively and effectively.
• Must have strong customer focus to drive performance and energize to the mission (VOC).
• Able to visualize the business through the eyes of the customer. Understands industry linkages. Comfortable and confident interacting with customers. Possesses well-developed networks in the industry. Translates Aerospace gas turbine engine architectures/designs to core capabilities/COE strategies.
• Energetic leader with a strong work ethic, executive presence, and the ability to influence across multiple constituents.
• Knowledge of and working experience with total operating systems and CI/Lean Enterprise concepts and tools including SIOP, SQDCP daily tiered management. Kaizen methodologies, flow design, capacity analysis, and root cause and corrective action requirements.
• Leads with a winning attitude in the face of challenges. Strong emotionally intelligent (EI) leader with demonstrated change leadership and effectiveness. Effective listener who balances consistency with flexibility and willing to change ideas in the face of new information. Comfortable and experienced leading from the factory floor' by engaging employees at all levels and functions.
• Strong financial and business acumen and strategic systems-thinking with demonstrated accomplishments.
• Impeccable integrity with unwavering commitment to excellence and accountability for achieving results the right way, every day.
• Travel approximately 45+%

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required in related discipline required. MBA or advanced degree highly preferred. Lean/Six Sigma certification valued.