General Manager - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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General Manager - Dyna-Flo Control Valve Services

Apply locations Canada-Edmonton (Dyna-Flo) time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR4294

We are seeking a growth minded individual with proven business and people leadership skills combined operations background, preferably within the Valves industry, to join our team as Site Lead for the Curtiss-Wright DynaFlo Business Unit in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.

This is an outstanding career opportunity for an individual interested in a genuine professional challenge. We are seeking someone who can create transformational growth and be seriously considered for future succession within the firm. With this position comes a very competitive compensation and benefits program including short-term and long-term incentive compensation.

LOCATION: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)

BENEFITS:

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Senior GM – Valve Division, you will be a key member of Curtiss-Wright's senior management team. You will possess outstanding leadership qualities and integrity beyond reproach. Your demonstrated high energy drives your strong desire to succeed. You will work effectively across all functional lines and be a team player who is capable of motivating others, with an unmatched ability to exceed performance expectations.

As the General Manager, you will provide leadership and vision to Dyna-Flo as well as additional business unit responsibilities. You will be accountable for ensuring proper operational controls, procedures, and systems within the company. You will be accountable for obtaining the performance objectives of the organization including revenue growth, profitability, cash generation, customer satisfaction, technology development, operational improvements, and talent development through your direct reports. With full P&L responsibility, you will direct strategic and operational initiatives to effectively grow the business and ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

Working within the Valve Division structure (some shared Sales Management) you will:

• Have full management responsibility for all business operations (P&L). Immediate task will be to assume control of the business; familiarize him/herself with the Business Unit, its activities, customers, current strategy, plans and policies
• Ensure tight control is maintained over business performance and that operating management responds quickly and effectively to any problems or adverse trends
• Be responsible for supporting Applications and R&D engineering activities. Provide a central focus for product development including concept definition, product and technology road maps, long range planning (staff and technology needs), and sustaining engineering
• Have accountability for establishing and meeting commitments for market driven lead-times and on-time deliveries.
• Proactively resolve technical, people, and production issues to ensure success of the team and consistent production of products
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, sales representatives, third party providers, etc.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for revenues, efficiencies, cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery
• Provide leadership across the organization for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships
• Manage compliance with local and national regulatory bodies

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent). An advanced educational degree in Business Management, Marketing, or the equivalent is preferred
• A minimum of years of direct industry experience in managing business functions
• Direct experience managing manufacturing operations plus a Sales and Marketing background
• Valves industry experience
• Understanding of the Process Industry market drivers
• Solid understanding of running a complex multi-product and multi-value stream business.
• Ability to manage and negotiate with an international large supply chain
• Ability to improve working capital position (Inventory, Receivables and Payables)
• Solid understanding of operating within Low Cost Economy supply countries, specifically China
• Proficient with Regulatory bodies that govern the process control industry: ASME, ISO 9000, API, PED, CSA, CSQL
• Conversant with the processes, equipment and safety issues related to Machining, Assembly & Test environment

Additionally, you must possess the following characteristics:

• Growth-minded and learning oriented
• Track record of producing results, meeting financial targets, and leading product development
• A career demonstrating increased responsibility and acknowledged as a leader in best practice management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop effective working relationships
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills with experience working across business groups with the ability to listen, solve complex problems, and deal with ambiguity
• Able to articulate a vision and prudent risk taker
• Proven ability to develop and implement new strategies in a competitive business environment
• Ability to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent – both as individuals and teams with a strong coaching ability
• Recognize that Safety and Customer Service are high priority responsibilities

WHO WE ARE:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

About Dyna-Flo:

As part of Curtiss-Wright's Valve Division, Dyna-Flo is a $25M Control Valves Business Unit that services many of the world's most critical markets. As a recognized leader within the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, and Refining, Dyna-Flo offers a diverse product portfolio of Control Valves.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

About Us

Join the WRIGHT Team

Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other. Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action. Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers' expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion. Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward. Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees. Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships. What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry.You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work.You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world.Now that something to be proud of

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

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