Manufacturing Operations ManagerCountryUnited States of America
State / County Kentucky
City Princeton
Division Wyman Gordon
Company Princeton
Function Operations
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 22692
Job Description Wyman-Gordon, located in Princeton KY, provides Nickel-based Extruded Powder Alloy for Military and Commercial Turbine Applications. The Princeton MI facility offers Vacuum-Melt Atomizers; for the raw material needs of the Worcester MA forge Isothermal forge shop. This growing, profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).
Operations ManagerReporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations 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.
- Meet required customer shipping schedules.
- 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 managerial responsibility with P/L responsibility
- Experience in a union facility preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple manufacturing disciplines (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, etc.)
- Able to support 24/7 heavy manufacturing facility.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:- Results driven and action oriented; analytical skills are key
- Computer skills: Planning systems understanding/experience
- 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. 
