Operations Manager Back-end

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, located in Worcester, MA, provides Isothermal Forgings for military and commercial turbine applications using nickel based and titanium alloys. Full Heat Treating, Machining and Testing on site. This growing, $200 million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion $ diversified manufacturer, Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP).

About the Role

The Back-End Operations Manager provides the leadership to consistently achieve daily operational targets throughout CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, outside services and Shipping/Receiving. The manager will drive department productivity, operational efficiency, throughput, variable cost and Pipe line projects. The manager is responsible for the full execution of the ship plan to achieve customer commitments.

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.

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.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• In depth knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing practices.
• Experience managing to the Theory of Constraints.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic planning experience and analytical problem solving skills.
• Experience with a P&L and other performance measurements.

To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications. As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.