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Operations Manager

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

Irvine

Division

Fasteners

Company

SLC

Function

Operations

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

19857

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

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and directing the functions and activities of the Operations organization. This role develops and executes strategies to achieve operational objectives across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics. The Operations Manager ensures alignment with the company's business plan while driving Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver long-term value. This position reports to the Director of Operations and has leadership responsibility for front-line supervisors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Champion safety, compliance, and 6S across all operational areas.
• Lead and support front-line supervisors, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and guidance needed to manage their teams effectively and meet performance goals.
• Own the throughput plan by coordinating with the Production Planning team to deliver daily, weekly, and quarterly throughput objectives. At the Operations Manager level, this includes ownership of dock and ship plan inputs; at the supervisory level, this includes accountability for $ / ESH, productivity, and ESH throughput goals.
• Drive daily performance and high-impact projects that meet or exceed Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost objectives. When targets are missed, lead the team in developing and executing credible recovery plans.
• Promote effective employee engagement through clear communication, recognition, and development opportunities.
• Oversee people development, process improvement, cost control, quality assurance, new product implementation, and customer service optimization.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report on daily operational performance.
• Champion and implement Continuous Improvement projects to increase Revenue per Square Foot and Revenue per Employee.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize workflow and eliminate waste.
• Identify and lead new initiatives that positively impact business and operational goals.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities in alignment with company policies and strategic objectives.
• Ensure consistent understanding and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accountability for performance and product quality across the operations team.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and corporate leadership.
• Build and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team focused on strategic execution and strong employee relations.
• Implement structured problem-solving processes to drive improvements and foster collaborative working relationships.
• Partner cross-functionally with EHS, Engineering, Sales, Quality, Finance, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
• Establish a regular cadence of performance feedback and coaching for direct reports, including development planning.
• Foster a high-performance culture and create an energizing, efficient, and adaptable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Desired Skills

Experience & Education

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 of pay for this role is $103300 to $154900 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. 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 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.

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.