General Manager – Multi-Site Forging & Operations Leader

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Long-Term Incentive Program

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a General Manager to lead Press Forge and American Handforge in Paramount and Rialto, directing safety, quality, production, and financial performance.

You will unify operations, drive Lean initiatives, manage budgets, and grow customer partnerships across multiple sites. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, P&L responsibility, and experience in forging/aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 7 years in senior operational leadership roles with direct responsibility for manufacturing performance.
• Previous General Manager, Plant Manager, Director of Operations, or equivalent leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated P&L responsibility.
• Experience in forging, aerospace manufacturing, metals manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations required.
• Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading non-union workforces preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with PCC Code of Conduct requirements.
• Ensures a safe, productive, and positive working environment across both facilities.
• Provides leadership and direction to all plant leadership team members including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, EH&S, Human Resources, and Customer Service.
• Establishes operational standards and performance expectations for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Develops and executes short and long-term business strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Directs all manufacturing, forging, material conversion, maintenance, and support operations across both locations.
• Leads Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Oversees production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and capacity utilization to support customer requirements.
• Drives consistent use of structured problem-solving methodologies and root cause corrective actions.
• Develops and manages annual operating budgets and capital investment plans.
• Maintains full profit and loss accountability for both facilities.
• Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Builds, develops, and mentors high-performing leadership teams.
• Drives succession planning, employee development, and organizational capability building.
• Collaborates with commercial teams to strengthen customer relationships and support growth opportunities.
• Serves as the executive point of contact for key customers, suppliers, community representatives, and business partners.
• Leads facility-wide communication initiatives and promotes alignment across both operations.
• Develops and implements strategic capital projects and facility improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and Company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Strategic planning

P&L management

Budgeting

Change management

Customer relationship management

Manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

10+ years manufacturing leadership

7+ years senior operational leadership

GM/Plant Manager experience

Demonstrated P&L responsibility

Experience in forging/aerospace/metals

Multi-site leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise manufacturing systems

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a General Manager to lead Press Forge and American Handforge in Paramount and Rialto, directing safety, quality, production, and financial performance.

You will unify operations, drive Lean initiatives, manage budgets, and grow customer partnerships across multiple sites. The role requires 10+ years of manufacturing leadership, P&L responsibility, and experience in forging/aerospace.