General Manager

Precision Castparts; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Gardena, CA seeks a General Manager to lead PCC-PB Fasteners with focus on safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

You will set expectations, build strong teams, and drive disciplined execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

The role requires strategic P&L ownership, lean manufacturing leadership, and a track record of delivering results through people and processes.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven full P&L ownership in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred.
• Strong lean, TOC, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety, quality, and regulatory compliance as primary focus.
• Own full P&L, budgets, forecasts, and capital planning.
• Drive operational excellence, manage KPIs, and continuous improvement.
• Develop growth strategies, new product introductions, and customer growth.
• Lead and develop a strong manufacturing leadership team.

Skills

P&L ownership

Lean manufacturing

Theory of Constraints

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Financial literacy

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM) is fully accountable for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of PCC-PB Fasteners. The GM leads the site by setting clear expectations, building strong teams, and driving disciplined execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Position Summary

The General Manager (GM) is fully accountable for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of PCC-PB Fasteners. The GM leads the site by setting clear expectations, building strong teams, and driving disciplined execution across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership

• Serve as the visible champion of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Establish and reinforce a culture where safety and quality are top priorities and issues are addressed immediately and effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with PCC, customer, regulatory, and export control requirements.

Business & Financial Leadership

• Own full P&L responsibility, including budgets, forecasts, operating plans, and capital planning.
• Develop and execute short‑and long‑term business strategies that drive revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and working capital improvement.
• Ensure annual sales, margin, and profitability targets are achieved.

Operational Excellence & Execution

• Drive daily performance against plant KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and Productivity.
• Lead high‑impact operational initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, control costs, and improve operating efficiency.
• When performance misses occur, lead disciplined root‑cause analysis and ensure credible recovery plans are developed and executed with the leadership team.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, standard work, and continuous improvement to sustain results.

Customer & Product Growth

• Drive product line growth through increased volume, market share, new customers, and successful new product introductions.
• Own customer performance metrics for represented products, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Represent PB Fasteners with customers and suppliers in a professional, responsive, and results‑oriented manner.

Leadership, People Development & Engagement

• Build, develop, and lead a strong manufacturing leadership team capable of executing business strategy and improving employee engagement and labor relations.
• Develop talent through effective performance management, coaching, succession planning, and rewards/recognition.
• Create an energizing, inclusive, and team‑based work environment that promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned to business priorities.

Cross‑Functional Alignment & Communication

• Establish strong partnerships with EHS, Engineering, Sales, Quality, Finance, HR, and other functions to ensure alignment and effective cross‑functional execution.
• Communicate clearly and frequently with employees, customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership.
• Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews with the Division President, COO, and CEO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Measures of Performance

• Safety incidents and safety culture effectiveness
• Quality performance (scrap, rework, returns, customer escapes)
• On‑time delivery and schedule performance
• Budget and forecast accuracy vs. actuals
• EBIT, operating working capital, and cash performance
• Employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and team development
• Quality and timeliness of business decisions
• Integrity, ethics, and protection of confidential information

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and process improvement capability
• Demonstrated success with full P&L ownership in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and structured problem‑solving
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans tied to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost metrics
• Track record of driving results through disciplined execution and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, short‑cycle manufacturing environment
• Strong financial, operational, and systems literacy (ERP, production planning, inventory, spreadsheets)
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self‑motivated leader with a strong continuous‑improvement mindset
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial management tools
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control
• Strong project and program management capability
• Experience in Fasteners, Aerospace, Automotive, or similar regulated manufacturing environments

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline required
• MS or MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Proven experience leading people and delivering results through teams
• Demonstrated success in a machining or precision manufacturing environment