Director of Operations

Company Profile

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.

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.

Directs and coordinates the activities of the line and staff components of the organizational unit toward the achievement of established objectives. Is responsible for the full range of operational activities at the division, including manufacturing, quality, information systems, tooling, purchasing, facilities, maintenance, and environmental affairs. Provides guidance and analysis in appraising the effectiveness of all operational activities.

• Develops and implements operational strategies and goals to meet the division's financial and non-financial objectives.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to support the operational strategies.
• Develops and implements operating plans which include financial objectives, sales and production plans, inventory levels, process improvement, asset utilization, and capital and expense budgets.
• Defines, develops and establishes an organizational structure to optimize operating efficiency. Performs performance appraisals on directly supervised subordinates. Develops subordinate managers to ensure continued effective management.
• Interprets and enforces the company policies and procedures as well as Federal and State regulations affecting the Focused Factories; recommends and implements changes to internal policies and procedures as appropriate. Assigns the responsibility for conducting the EH&S self-inspection and safety huddles for their areas of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the General Manager.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering.

Minimum Experience

10-15 years of directly related work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Working knowledge of general aerospace fastener quality requirements.
• Technical competence:
  Uses facts related to the position, including technical, financial, market- and product-related.
• Decision making:
  Manages the division's resources, makes appropriate decisions to attain objectives, anticipates the need for change, and solves problems.
• Interpersonal skills:
  Written and oral communications.
• Strong skills in using computer software:
  Excel, Word, Access and other pertinent software as needed.

Level of supervision

Directly supervises operations managers, facilities manager, as well as various non-managers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $180,000 to $215,000 US Dollar (USD). Employees will receive 220 hours paid time off and 10 paid holidays. Employees are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can also enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations. To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.