General Manager, Dormont

Watts Water Technologies • Export, PA

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About The Position

The General Manager for Dormont will have full P&L ownership and will be responsible for the development and execution of a growth strategy, driving innovation, and leading the business to meet and exceed annual operating plans (AOP). The General Manager will also serve as the primary representative for customer engagement and product strategy, aligning New Product Development (NPD) with customer needs and market trends. This position will work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Sourcing teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, ideally within product line management, marketing, or business operations in the gas, plumbing or manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in managing P&L with an understanding of market, sales, and operational dynamics.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with cross-functional teams, particularly in Operations, Finance, and Sourcing.
• Hands-on leadership style with a strategic vision and the ability to 'roll up your sleeves' to drive execution.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams through the development and implementation of growth strategies, with a focus on innovation and market expansion.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to manage teams, both onsite and virtually.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on team building and collaboration.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 30%).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite and strong computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Profit and Growth Responsibility: Full accountability for the growth and profitability of business, including metrics such as orders volume, sales, and contribution margin (CM). Develop and execute the product line business plan with a focus on revenue, market share, and profit targets. Achieve pricing and product mix targets within the product line to support profitability and growth.
• Leadership and Execution: Provide leadership to Product Management, Customer Service, Sales teams, and Engineering ensuring alignment on strategy, goals, and New Product Development [NPD] execution. Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Sourcing to execute the business plan. Drive accountability and performance against Annual Operating Plan [AOP] and strategic initiatives, focusing on customer needs and market positioning.
• Innovation and New Product Development (NPD): Lead and drive innovation in product development and market approach, with a focus on maintaining competitive advantage and addressing evolving customer demands. Develop and execute global NPD launch plans, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product success. Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales teams to align on NPD marketing budgets and launch strategies.
• Customer Engagement and Market Intelligence: Act as the voice of the customer, consolidating customer feedback and incorporating it into the NPD strategy. Understand market needs, trends, and competitor intelligence around plumbing controls and leverage this knowledge to inform business strategy and decision-making. Design, develop, and track competitive intelligence and market penetration strategies.
• Matrix Management and Cross-functional Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across functional teams at Dormont and Watts, ensuring alignment and dedication of resources to support the execution of strategies. Work with Sales and Marketing to develop a go-to-market strategy that ensures sufficient and effective sales resource allocation and channel partner management. Lead efforts to improve process and metrics within the sales, marketing, operations and technology teams.
• Global Strategy and Operations: Represent the product line's view on orders, sales, and CM during major reviews and operating pulses (Business Plans, Strategy Plan, AOP). Drive the mid-term strategy in terms of business development, partnerships, and market prioritization. Own the reporting of global product quality issues, ensure timely resolution, and represent the product line in cross-functional decision-making processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees