14 - Site General Manager 2

General Overview

Functional Area:    OPS - Operations        
Career Stream:    OPS - Operations        
Role:    General Manager 2              
Job Title:    Site General Manager 2        
Job Code:    GM2-OPS        
Band:    Level 14          
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

The General Manager has overall operations responsibility for the P&L with focus on cost management, planning, strategic direction, customer focus and delivery of products and services safely in a site. Inspires people and provides financial leadership to grow both revenues and profit performance and to improve the quality of products and services, while keeping cost at the forefront of the site teams. Builds customer loyalty and inspires all site Celestica employees to exceed customer expectations and hit Celestica goals and targets. Anticipates and/or designs future change and implements through rapid sustainable change to achieve above average standards of customer satisfaction.
 

Detailed Description

1.    Has overall P&L responsibility for site operations. Work requires investigating and resolving SIOP issues and re-energizing the team to support growth with an efficient manufacturing system. 

2.    Prioritizes safety within all elements of planning and operational execution to ensure all employees are working in a safe environment.

3.    Requires excellent understanding of a manufacturing cost center P&L 

4.    Requires developing new strategies, policies, practices, methods, programs or techniques and utilizing them to analyze and interpret difficult problems or situations and/or establishing new strategic direction that is site or multi-site specific.

5.    LEAN implementation with Kaizens and visual management.

6.    Participates with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives. 

7.    Excels in perfect on time and on budget execution.

8.    Has overall responsibility for planning, budgeting, implementing and maintaining costs, methods and employees in a functional area. 

9.    Makes final decisions on administrative and operational matters in area of responsibility to ensure achievement of objectives. Erroneous decisions will have a serious impact on the overall success of business unit operations. 

10.    Directs and controls the activities of a broad functional area through several department managers. 

11.    Assigns objectives, reviews performance and approves employee compensation, coaches for improved performance. 

12.    Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers. 

13.    The role has a very strong customer interaction for deliveries, quality and price.

14.    May represent the organization in public speaking venues and/or community events.

15.    Manages all functions including manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain with a strong focus on quality and inventory and materials management. 

16. Manages dotted line relationships with Finance, Human Resources, IT, and other support functions.

17. Provide functional direction to all indirect areas supporting site business. Manages the facility with responsibility for the operations of the building including maintenance, security, safety, cleanliness, etc.

18. Provides clear and consistent communication to all employees regarding company and site goals and objectives, as well as current status of business.

19. Manages transitions to new scales of operations.

20. Manage New Product Introductions and Product Transfers.

21. Understands the business opportunities or conditions that drive high utilization for the facility and using the appropriate judgement to make the right selection.

22. Balances the creation of an empowered culture with the need to follow up closely enough to ensure high standards of execution. 

23. Instills in the management team a focus on Operations Excellence through flawless execution i.e., detail and discipline in an environment of increasing complexity by utilizing World Class Manufacturing practices and 6 Sigma quality initiatives.

24. Has extensive experience as a Lean practitioner.

25. Applies best practices aligned to the appropriate operations model(s) for the facility.

26. Regularly interacts with all site employees, both Indirect and Direct Labor personnel

Competencies

• Know and Grow the Business - Understands the trends, challenges and changes in the industry. Knows the major competitors and how they position themselves. Is opportunistic in taking advantage of new markets, tools, technologies and processes for competitive advantage. Can lead new business units from concept to production.

• Customer Focused - Operates as an extension of the customer’s organization. Instills in the organization the enthusiasm, commitment and “can-do” attitude to grow customer partnership. Ensures the organization understands customer needs and is structured to meet them.

• Strategic Visionary - Outlines business strategies that inspire and enroll others. Makes difficult or critical decisions at the right time. Stands behind decisions once they have been made. Communicates clearly and accurately.

• Results Oriented - Stays focused on key business requirements that impact shareholder value. Consistently hits targets and objectives. Follows through on commitments. Manages projects by setting clear goals and objectives.

• Values Driven - Understands that he/she is a guardian of Celestica’s Values and Business Conduct Guidelines. Knows own role is to institutionalize the Values into the fabric of our business. Talent Advocate and Organization Builder - Creates environments that foster high performance, innovation and organizational learning. Encourages company-wide activities that build teamwork and high morale. Is actively committed to employee career development and talent management at all levels in the Company.

•  The successful candidate will need to be an agent of change that can see “the big picture”, have a forward-looking customer centric approach. and drive execution.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve aggressive cost performance requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage and operate in regulated industries such as Automotive, Medical, and Aerospace and Defense.

• Manufacturing management experience within fully integrated operational environments

• Comfort with both operational and financial metrics; with a track record of always being on top of the numbers

• Strategic thinking combined with a capability to drive down in day to day tactical operational issues. Ability to think quickly, learn rapidly and make fast decisions

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to challenge and make decisions based on limited data

• Ability to manage complexity across multiple organizations and product lines

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain a high performing staff

• Preference for candidates with health technology or similarly regulated environments.

• Proven track record in Lean operations and management.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

● Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.
● At least 10 years’ experience in operations with a proven track record, including recent experience with similar size and scope.

 

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering degree or equivalent preferred, MBA an asset.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.