Plant Manager - Worcester Operations

Precision Castparts Corp.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus plan

Paid time off 120 hours/year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Wyman-Gordon in Worcester, MA seeks a Plant Manager to lead all aspects of operations, safety, quality, and financial performance at the facility. The role requires steering capital projects and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in metal manufacturing, with 5+ years in multi-discipline management and proven P&L accountability. Relocation is available and a strong safety record is essential.

Qualifications

• MBA with B.S./B.A. in engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience, preferably capital-intensive metal forming/manufacturing operations.
• At least 5 years in a managerial role with P/L responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple manufacturing disciplines (Operations, Maintenance, Quality).

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety policies and drives a safety-conscious culture.
• Coordinate and manage a full set of production and production-support activities.
• Work with Materials Management, Quality, Metallurgy, and other key staff.
• Have full P&L and balance sheet responsibility for Worcester Operations.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement toward corporate goals.
• Control costs and manage budget attainment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Union leadership.
• Lead capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

P/L management

Strategic thinking

Team building

Education

MBA with engineering background

Engineering degree

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 (PC C ).

Reporting to the V.P./GM, the Plant Manager will be accountable for all aspects of plant performance and will ensure that objectives are attained in a cost-effective and measurable manner that’s consistent with safety & quality requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Enforces all safety policies and procedures with team members. Drive a safety conscience culture.
• Coordinate and manage a full complement of production and production support activities.
• Manage and work with key staff positions: Materials Management, Quality, Metallurgy, etc.
• Full P&L, balance sheet responsibility for Worcester Operations.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of corporate goals.
• Responsible for cost control and budget attainment.
• Establish working effective relationship with Union leadership.
• Establish and execute capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA, with B.S. / B.A. (engineering discipline preferred) and/or extensive related work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience, preferably with capital intense metal forming/manufacturing operations.
• At least 5 years at managerial responsibility with P/L responsibility
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple manufacturing disciplines (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, etc.)

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Results driven and action oriented; analytical skills are key
• Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of the Theory of Constraints.
• Ability to see the "big picture."
• Ability to build a team, motivate and drive success through others

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

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.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $170000 to $180000 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 30% 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.

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

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.