Assistant General Manager/ Plant Manager Reading

Carpenter Technology Corporation • Reading, PA

72d

About The Position

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt-based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are essential to critical applications in the aerospace, transportation, medical, and energy industries, among other markets. Building on its legacy of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, such as novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Position Summary Assistant General Manager - Manufacturing Reading will partner with the VP Manufacturing to drive operational excellence, financial results, safety, and quality. Ensure initiatives are reflected in Carpenter Technology’s operating plans, standard costs, and financial forecasts, and establish metrics to facilitate their achievement.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of manufacturing experience, including at least five years in management.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing experience and results.
• Experience managing large manufacturing projects, including oversight of operations budgets and P&L statements.
• Experience managing staff and teams.
• Extensive background in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in a manufacturing/industrial setting with a strong Lean Manufacturing focus.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating waste.
• Proven track record in executing business plans and achieving goals, with strong project management skills.
• Skilled at organizing and prioritizing tasks and making sound technical and business decisions aligned with company objectives.
• Capability to drive operational and financial results across diverse business units.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, effective across multiple cross-functional boundaries.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Open and candid communication style; willingness to challenge decision-making processes before action is taken.
• Self-starter with creative drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, computer, and basic business skills; adept at distilling clarity and optimal solutions from abstract information.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply Lean thinking, principles, and practices.
• Assess where Lean accounting can be introduced to actively support Lean initiatives and demonstrate their impact on operations and financial results.
• Provide leadership by challenging conventional approaches, establishing and monitoring metrics, and building a workforce proficient in Lean tools and techniques for operational excellence.
• Evaluate and recommend projects/programs to improve key metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Financials), manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and targets.
• Collaborate with the VP Manufacturing to develop and execute the annual manufacturing budget and establish clear performance metrics.
• Track and report monthly project progress against plans and budget status; identify cost-saving opportunities in production processes.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees