Manufacturing Operations Leader: Safety & Quality Focus

Precision Castparts; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a seasoned Operations Leader to manage AlloyWorks manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, scheduling, and finance. The role drives continuous improvement, supplier coordination, and staffing to meet forecasts in a 24/7 environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, 7+ years in engineering/manufacturing, and expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and production scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar required.
• Master's in Business Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years or more leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• 7 yrs. + engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Process Improvement, freight and distribution, and production scheduling; Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple requests/projects.
• Possess ability to provide leadership, communication, organizational, analytical & problem solving.
• 25% travel required.
• Must be able to support a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the organization to a sustaining safety culture.
• Lead and manage the organization to a zero-defect quality system.
• Coach and develop staff at all levels to achieve operational results.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing systems.
• Oversee raw material demand and purchasing.
• Plan production to balance customer demand and efficient melting schedules.
• Build and lead a multifunctional manufacturing team.
• Establish and implement company policies, goals, objectives and procedures.
• Ensure staffing levels meet forecasts.
• Manage finances across variable, fixed, raw materials, SG&A, and capital planning.
• Perform failure mode analysis and root cause corrective actions.
• Improve plasma cold hearth and raw material support processes.
• Maintain reliable and safe systems while improving production rates, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Develop innovative solutions to manufacturing problems.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Process Improvement

Production Scheduling

Black Belt Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Material Science Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or similar

Master's in Business Management

Job description

Precision Castparts seeks a seasoned Operations Leader to manage AlloyWorks manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, scheduling, and finance. The role drives continuous improvement, supplier coordination, and staffing to meet forecasts in a 24/7 environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, 7+ years in engineering/manufacturing, and expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and production scheduling.