General Manager (Industrial Distribution Group)

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Individual for this position is the linchpin that turns a high‑performance logistics hub into a growth engine for Howmet Aerospace. This role demands a relentless focus on driving business growth and development: owning the end‑to‑end profit and loss, translating market intelligence into actionable plans, and unlocking new sales opportunities while deepening existing customer relationships. Simultaneously, the person in this role must simplify and optimize operations, championing continuous improvement by eliminating bottlenecks, automating routine tasks, and standardizing best practices across the U.S. network. This streamlining reduces cycle times, shrinks inventory, and ensures on‑time delivery without compromising product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the IDG Distribution organization
  • Operate as the general manager of the IDG Distribution operation.
  • Owns P&L, ensures profitable growth, and maintains compliance with U.S. law & Howmet Aerospace policies.
  • Ensure the quality of all products shipped are in accordance with product standards and customer expectations.
• Demand‑planning & Forecasting
  • Manage demand plans across all customer bases.
  • Develop a consensus forecast for the supply‑management team.
  • Resolve discrepancies and customer complaints through root‑cause analysis.
• Manage the Inside Sales Department for Waco and Kingston:
  • Document, implement, and train direct reports in Customer Service and inquiry handling
  • Identify and implement innovations to improve customer experience and sales win rates
• Establish, measure, and analyze key performance indicators (KPI) for the IDG organization, and take corrective actions accordingly.
• Promote and deploy lean techniques and thinking, driving continuous improvement and lead efficiency improvements locally utilizing business systems and tools.
• Coordination of various customer and internal presentations including weekly demand reviews, monthly S&OP reviews, Annual Business Plan, etc.
• Acts as the business process owner for demand management, order management and distribution systems.
• Exemplify a high-level of integrity in this leadership role, while also advancing the Howmet culture.
• Address supply-related issues and escalate to senior management (as needed) in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborate with the supply planning team on a regular basis.
• ASAT self-audit responsibilities.
• Ensure Trade compliance regulations are met.
• Ensure local customer credit issues are resolved in an expedient manner.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct.

Qualifications

• 7 + years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required; having a focus in industrial engineering, supply chain\Distribution, operations management, marketing or business management is preferred.

• Lean or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

• APICS certification (preferred)
• Proven experience acting as a change agent in previous roles
• Strong foundation in data analysis within a distribution or customer‑service setting
• Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically regarding executive presentations and external customer interactions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel).