Operations Manager - Front End

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 Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion $ diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP).

Operations Manager - Front End

PURPOSE:

Manage the Front-End Manufacturing activities for the Worcester MA facility. Assure that production variable cost and productivity goals are met or exceeded. Improve on-time delivery to customers to targeted level. Adhere to process control/quality criteria so as to reduce rework and scrap. Manage fixed and variable budgets. Full P&L Responsibility for the Isothermal Forge Shop and mult prep.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinate and manage a full complement of production and production support activities.
• Interface and work with key staff positions: Materials Management, Product Engineering, Quality, Accounting, HR, IT, etc.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of corporate goals.
• Responsible for cost control and budget attainment.
• Meet required customer shipping schedules.
• Establish working effective relationship with Union leadership.
• Establish and execute capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS:

• MBA, with B.S./B.A.(engineering discipline preferred) and/or extensive related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably with capital intense metal forming/manufacturing operations
• At least 5 years at managerial responsibility with P/L responsibility

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Results driven and action oriented; analytical skills are key
• Computer skills: Planning systems understanding/experience
• Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of the Theory of Constraints.
• Ability to see the "big picture."
• Stressful work environment.
• May require off hours/weekend commitments

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.