Director Of Operations Jobs

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.

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations is responsible for directing the functions and activities of our operations organization to include manufacturing, production control, facilities, tooling, and equipment. The Director of Operations will develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics. Duties involve directing the Operations organization daily to ensure execution of the company business plan while simultaneously implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives that will deliver long term benefits.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Operations organization accomplishes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develop a credible recovery plan with the team.
• Champion and initiate Continuous Improvement projects to increase Revenue per Square Foot and Revenue per Employee.
• Determine performance and product quality and direct accountability for that performance.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators and Reporting on daily performance.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based on policies, objectives and programs spanning manufacturing functions.
• Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively. Manages these projects to rapid completion.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Brief and communicate with customers, suppliers and corporate executives with high intensity and professionalism.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to lead large organization in a fast-paced short cycle manufacturing environment.
• Must be computer literate, particularly in spreadsheet; financial; inventory and production planning and tracking applications.
• Working knowledge of general aerospace quality requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Ability to understand and apply the production planning processes.
• Ability to apply lean manufacturing methodology, TOC, and problem-solving skills to drive the business improvements in a metric-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a strategic plan to meet key business objectives/metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.

Desired Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply budgeting processes and financial management tools
• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven leadership in Fasteners, Aerospace, or Automotive type Industry
• Established project management skills
• Technical competence: Experience with CNC machines of all axis and types
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or an engineering discipline. MS or MBA degree is highly desirable
• Experience leading people and obtaining results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of driving results in an Assembly or Machining (3, 4, and 5 axis) environment.
• More than 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility.