Operations Manager Back-end

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).

Area Manager Back End Operations

OVERVIEW:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

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 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 for assistance.