Operations Management Development Program - January 2027

Precision Castparts Corp.; Lake Oswego, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend in select locations

Benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. invites high-potential graduates to join its two‑year Operations Management Development Program, starting January 2027. The program offers immersive rotations across plants, divisions, and corporate, with mentorship and a path to leadership in operations management.

Participants gain hands‑on experience, leadership development, and exposure to key metrics such as safety and productivity, while relocating to regions within the US as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Operations or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Engineering Management, Engineering or related degree.
• Prior co‑op or internship experience in a manufacturing environment
• Club, organization or activity involvement in a leadership capacity
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule, including the ability to work outside standard business hours as needed to meet business or project demands
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to handle high stress with high activity, tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to exercise time management and prioritization skills
• High level of interest in management, operations roles
• Must be a US Persons*
• Must be willing to relocate (program roles located in US only)

Responsibilities

• Gain in‑depth understanding of how PCC operates through immersive rotations across departments.
• Step into increasingly responsible roles in operations leadership during Year 2 at a larger facility.

Job description

Operations Management Development Program - January 2027

Country United States of America

State / County Oregon, Various Locations

City Lake Oswego

Division Corporate

Company Corporate Office

Program Development Program

Program Management Development Program

Level Associate

Intake January

Opportunity ID 20366

Job Description

Precision Castparts Corp.’s Development Programs are powering the future by taking the emergent talent through a high velocity two-year rotational program complete with learning experiences and opportunities to prepare you for leadership in operations management within our manufacturing facilities.

This program is specifically designed for seniors graduating in Dec 2026 or recent graduates. This position will be in various locations and starts January 2027.

Program Advantages

• Unique visibility to multiple levels of the organization (Plant, Division, Corporate)
• 1:1 mentorship tailored to specifically align with assignments and skills gaps
• Access to a training suite that includes in person sessions from industry experts and PCC leadership as well as an online library with over 50k courses, books, podcasts, etc.
• An opportunity to perpetually be considered for promotional opportunities because of your time dedicated during this program
• Benchmarking best practice opportunities at other PCC facilities

Program Design

• Our 2-year program is designed to build capable operations leaders through immersive, hands‑on experience. From day one, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how our business runs—learning every process, system, and team dynamic that drives operational success. You'll develop critical leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills while working alongside experienced professionals. Each year rotation follows the same structure—beginning with a deep-dive immersion and transitioning into a supervisory role—but Year Two takes place at a more complex facility, often with broader scope and larger teams to manage, offering an elevated leadership challenge.

  • Months 1–4:Deep-dive immersion—shadow every department, learn the full process, and connect with employees to understand real challenges. Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, productivity and other key metrics through impactful projects.
  • Month 5-12:Step into a fullOperations Supervisorrole with direct responsibility for people, performance, and outcomes. You’ll own key metrics acrosssafety, quality, throughput, cost, productivity, and team development—with real impact from day one.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as: Operations or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Systems, Engineering Management, Engineering or related degree.
• Prior co‑op or internship experience in a manufacturing environment
• Club, organization or activity involvement in a leadership capacity
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule, including the ability to work outside standard business hours as needed to meet business or project demands
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to handle high stress associated with high activity, tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to exercise time management and prioritization skills
• High level of interest in management, operations roles
• Must be a US Persons*
• Must be willing to relocate (program roles located in US only)
  • The program allows members to preference region(s).
  • The Company will match the member with the most meaningful learning experience within the preferred regions.

Program Perks

• Relocation assistance
• Housing stipend in select locations
• Benefits
• Wellness programs

Relocation

Full Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $80000 to $80000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. Employees will receive 80 hours of paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participant in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, 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.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.