Area Manager - Front End Operations

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Wyman-Gordon, located in Brighton MI, provides Nickel-based Extruded Powder Alloy for Military and Commercial Turbine Applications. The Brighton MI facility offers Vacuum-Melt Atomizers, Lathes, and Equipment for Complete Billet Processing and Certification. This growing, profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP).

Area Manager - Front End Operations

Atomization & Screening

OVERVIEW:

The Front-End Area Manager provides the leadership to consistently achieve daily operational targets throughout Atomization and Screening operations. The manager will drive department productivity, operational efficiency, throughput, variable cost and Pipeline projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Directs all front-end manufacturing functions (Atomization/Screening/Can Build).
• Generate and execute a plan to reduce overall costs.
• Develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly targets.
• Ensure consistent quality standards are satisfied, and operational procedures are followed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify new opportunities and associated initiatives that will drive optimization in the processing and manufacturing methodologies.
• Identify and respond to actual and potential operational constraints and develop the necessary corrective actions.
• Drive the implementation of the PCC Toolbox
• Foster an environment of positive employee relations with open communication channels and employee involvement.
• Drive Safety initiatives to prevent accidents and lower DART Rate.

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. or advanced degree (engineering or business degree preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in heavy manufacturing with a track record of bottom-line improvements.
• Strategic planning experience and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• In depth knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing practices.
• Experience with P&L and other performance measurements.
• Experience managing the Theory of Constraints.
• Self-motivated and achievement oriented.
• A demonstrated ability to hold direct reports accountable.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and mainframe spreadsheets & databases.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.