Plant Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Washington, Tukwila (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations, purchasing, and production control. The role demands strategic leadership to meet productivity and quality targets while fostering a positive work environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in manufacturing and leadership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits

120 hours paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Eligibility for Executive Bonus Plan

Participation in Long-Term Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environment preferred.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of others.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensure consistent operational procedures and quality standards.
• Identify new opportunities for process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Operational Efficiency

Strategic Planning

Education

10+ years related experience

5+ years' experience in a leadership role

Tools

SixSigma

6S

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Washington

City

Tukwila

Division

EPD

Company

FTI

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

17334

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.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Plant Manager provides the leadership and direction to the Operations, Purchasing, and Production Control staff. Manage all site operations related functions in the safest and most efficient manner ensuring the highest level of quality is maintained. This includes managing all functions affecting plant productivity, operational efficiency, costs, and customer delivery targets.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets
• Responsible for meeting specific productivity and financial objectives, including variable costs related to direct and indirect labor, supplies, maintenance, utilities, etc.
• Ensure consistent operational procedures and quality standards are implemented and followed throughout the manufacturing process; identify and implement manufacturing improvements
• Identify new opportunities and associated initiatives that will drive optimization in the process and manufacturing methodologies
• Achieve manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement techniques as determined by industry standards, market competition, and internal corporate benchmarks; maintain operational pipeline initiatives and drive accountability to meeting targets
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to actual and/or potential operational constraints and develop the necessary corrective actions
• Bring insight and vision to plant operations while practicing fiscal discipline; actively promote and environment of positive employee relations with open communication channels and employee involvement
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Previous experience working in manufacturing or industrial engineering environment preferred
• Thorough knowledge of machinery and of the product being manufactured
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resources allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of materials management and material flow
• Knowledge of SixSigma, 6S, and Continuous Improvement tools preferred
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of others and partner with Human Resources to make improvements or take corrective action
• Knowledge of machines, tools, and tolling including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Ability to consider costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Proactive communication with clear articulation of results and needs across all levels of the organization
• Ability to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• 10+ years related experience, strong preference for aerospace manufacturing experience
• 5+ years' experience in a leadership role

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $175,000.00 to $200,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 40% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company's performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

The position will be eligible to participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program