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Coromant is looking for a

General Manager Solid Round Tools Activity-Spanish Fork, Greer and Delmenhorst

Do you have strategic mindset with business management expertise? If so Coromant wants to speak with you!

PRECORP Technology was founded in 1986 to manufacture Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) drills using their patented vein process. These drills found success drilling precision fastener holes in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites (CFRP). Being a special round tool company, Precorp Technology applied the vein technology to a variety of tool types such as reamers, end mills, spot facers and countersink tools across all machining industries. In the early 2000’s, Precorp Technology expanded its capabilities and added solid carbide special round tools to their offering. To keep manufacturing close to the customer, Precorp Technology has two facilities in the U.S. (Utah and South Carolina) and one facility in Delmenhorst, Germany. In 2013, Sandvik acquired Precorp Technology, Inc. and today Precorp Technology, Inc. works within the Sandvik Coromant organization. This allows a global presence for Precorp Technology products and positions Precorp Technology to be a global leader in engineered cutting tool solutions.

Key performance areas

As the General Manager of Precorp Technology, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily business operations including implementation of the Sandvik Coromant strategy designed to grow the business and profitability and making key investment recommendations. The general manager will act as the key liaison between PMRD, Sales and Production in Sandvik Coromant. This position will assume overall legal responsibility for the business.

Other key responsibilities as the General Manager include:

• Continuously improving safety standards within organization by addressing both physical safety issues & employee safety attitudes.


• Driving safety first as core part of work culture.


• Ensuring that operations are performed in accordance with Sandvik Code of Conduct and legal standards.


• Implementing business strategies and action plans to ensure that the business supports Sandvik’s strategic initiatives and direction.


• Preparing business plans on business design, structure, process and operating plan and financial model aligned with Sandvik Coromant company objectives.


• Conduct regular meetings with Sandvik Coromant Sales to discuss status, product training and sales strategy.


• Coordinate, prepare and launch new products for assigned markets in the Sandvik Coromant New Product Introduction process.


• Coordinate with sales, production, finance and other functions to ensure timely orders and a high level of customer satisfaction.


• Develop and maintain a highly motivated team with good flexibility.


• Ensure that the leaders and managers act in accordance with the Sandvik Leadership Model.


• Strengthen knowledge and skills through continuous education on advancements in sales, product development, manufacturing, leadership and management concepts and theory from both an individual and organizational

This role can sit in either Spanish Fork, Utah or Greer, South Carolina.

Your profile

The General Manager must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in business management in any leading cutting tools, automobile or light engineering, or manufacturing. You must hold a Bachelors/Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production or Industrial Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The General Manager also possesses:

• EH&S and Risk management competencies


• Performance Management skills including Setting KPI´s, Targets and managing progress in organization to reach goals


• Strong Business Acumen with understanding of market trends and changes


• Ability to influence and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement


• Strategy and change management skills


• Technical knowledge Round Tools Sales & manufacturing field


• Lean production knowledge and experience


• Strong Leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential


• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills


• Collaborative and solution oriented approach to problem solving with stakeholders


• Ability to work in global business environment with diversified cultures


• Full business Finance capabilities


• Leadership, talent development and succession planning skills


• Sales & Manufacturing knowledge


• Strong Organizational and excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

Benefits

Precorp Technology offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan. In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please visit www.sandvik.com/careers to apply to the General Manager position, job requisition R0003395

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.