Operations Manager - Forge Shop

Operations Manager - Forge Shop – Precision Castparts

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 to reduce rework and scrap; manage fixed and variable budgets. Full P&L responsibility for the Isothermal Forge Shop and mult prep.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Work in a stressful environment.
• May require off‑hours/weekend commitments.

US Citizenship or Perm Resident status required due to government military contracts.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. 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.

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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