About this opportunity
Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) lists this Director of Operations opportunity in paramount, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location
Country: United States of America
State / County: California
City: Paramount
Division: Wyman Gordon
Company: Carlton
Function: Operations
Workplace Type: On-Site
Position type: Full Time
Opportunity ID
24222
Position Summary
The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of manufacturing and operational performance at Carlton Forge Works. This role has full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement across forging and supporting operations.
The Director of Operations translates business and strategic objectives into executable operating plans and drives disciplined execution through strong leadership, datadriven management, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires the ability to lead a complex, capitalintensive manufacturing operation while developing people, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with aerospace, defense, and PCC standards.
Scope of Responsibility
Forging operations and supporting manufacturing processes
Production scheduling and execution
Manufacturing support functions (maintenance, tooling, facilities)
Continuous improvement and operational excellence
Safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial performance
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives
Own and drive operational KPIs with disciplined review cadences and credible recovery plans when targets are missed
Ensure execution of the business plan across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual horizons
Provide clear direction, accountability, and prioritization across the operations organization
Safety & Compliance
Serve as a visible role model and sponsor of safety with a zeroinjury mindset
Ensure compliance with EH&S, OSHA, environmental, export control (ITAR/EAR), and PCC policies
Empower employees to identify and elevate safety risks without hesitation
Partner closely with EH&S to continuously improve safety performance and culture
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean Manufacturing, TOC, Six Sigma, and PCC toolbox methodologies
Lead and sponsor continuous improvement events focused on yield, throughput, flow, cost, and capacity
Drive improvements in asset utilization
Foster a mindset of relentless improvement across all levels of the organization
Quality & Customer Performance
Ensure robust process control and adherence to work instructions and procedures
Partner with Quality to maintain AS9100 and customer audit readiness
Drive zerodefect culture with strong root cause and corrective action discipline
Financial & Business Management
Own manufacturing cost structure and productivity improvement initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting, and longrange planning
Ensure integrity of production and cost data (labor, materials, inventory, variances)
Identify and justify capital investments; lead development of Capital Authorization Requests (CARs)
People Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop operations managers, supervisors, and technical leaders
Build a strong succession pipeline and depth of talent
Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and enforce policies consistently
Promote employee engagement, ownership, and accountability
Strategic Collaboration
Partner with Engineering on process improvements, new product introduction, and manufacturability
Work closely with Supply Chain on material flow, scheduling, and supplier performance
Collaborate with Commercial teams on capacity planning and growth opportunities
Communicate effectively with senior leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities
Measures of Success
Zero injuries and sustained worldclass safety performance
Ontime delivery and schedule adherence
Improved yield, throughput, and asset utilization
Cost reduction and margin expansion
Strong audit, compliance, and ethical performance
Engaged, capable, and developed operations leadership team
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA or MS preferred)
7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations
Strong financial and operational acumen
Proven experience driving measurable improvement through Lean / CI methodologies
Preferred Experience
Forging, metals, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments
PCC tools, systems, and performance culture
AS9100, NADCAP, and customer audit environments
Leadership Attributes
Decisive, disciplined, and executionfocused
Datadriven with strong problemsolving skills
High integrity and ownership mindset
Comfortable operating under pressure and competing priorities
Respected leader across all levels of the organization
Reporting Relationship
Reports to: General Manager
Direct reports: Operations and Maintenance leaders
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
Salary and Benefits
For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $170,000 to $210,000 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.
Export Control Compliance
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.
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.
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.
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Worksite address
paramount, CA, 90723, US
Who can apply
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