Back-End Operations Manager – Lean, Cost & Safety

Wyman Gordon; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyman Gordon in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Back-End Operations Manager to lead CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, and Shipping/Receiving. You will drive productivity, efficiency, throughput and cost control while delivering the ship plan to meet customer commitments.

Strong lean, TOC, and P&L experience are essential for success in this role. Qualified candidates hold a engineering or business degree, 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, and excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. or advanced degree (engineering or business degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 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 a P&L and other performance measurements.
• Experience managing to 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs all back-end manufacturing functions.
• Drive Safety initiatives to prevent accidents and lower DART Rate.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication/interpersonal/

Lean manufacturing

Theory of Constraints

Education

B.S. or advanced degree (engineering or business)

Tools

MS Office

Mainframe spreadsheets & databases

Job description

Wyman Gordon in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Back-End Operations Manager to lead CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, and Shipping/Receiving. You will drive productivity, efficiency, throughput and cost control while delivering the ship plan to meet customer commitments.

Strong lean, TOC, and P&L experience are essential for success in this role. Qualified candidates hold a engineering or business degree, 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, and excellent communication and leadership skills.