Director of Operations - SSBO

United States of America
Oregon
Portland
Structurals
SSBO
Operations
Full Time

  


1171

With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.  PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting.  With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio  of high-quality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

 

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals’ extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide high-quality castings, even at significant volumes.

 

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, in-house rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Located in Clackamas, Oregon, PCC Small Structures Business Operations (SSBO) specializes in air and Vacuum Investment Cast Components for Aerospace, Energy, and Commercial Applications. Our robust engineering team, in-house prototyping capability, and 197,000 square feet of manufacturing space make it the ideal facility to bring your development program into production.

Mission:

Responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of Plant manufacturing to meet production needs while assuring the necessary quality and reliability requirements, on time delivery, and lowest cost. These objectives are achieved in part by delegating authority to Operations Managers, Production Superintendents, Area Managers, and Manufacturing Planning.

  1. Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions. Prime responsibility to safely manufacture a quality product with minimal scrap or rework, while meeting customer specifications.
  2. Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of supervision, and maintaining a safe work environment. Emphasizes accident prevention. Ensures that legal requirements and company safety policy is enforced. May be required to handle hazardous waste.
  3. Establishes and executes annual operating budget for areas under supervision. Responsible to make or beat the budget. Takes appropriate action to correct deviations from budgets or operating plans. This often entails the development of a new schedule.
  4. Formulates long and short range strategies for all plant manufacturing. These include equipment planning and personnel utilization
  5. Controls quality delivery, cost of production, working process levels, and monitors production through manufacturing planning.
  6. Directs and is responsible for hiring, training, career progression planning, performance appraisals, salary changes, promotions, and disciplinary action of personnel for subordinates.
  7. Coordinates and attends regular staff, operations, sales and strategic planning meetings.
  8. Recommends and purchases new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, quality, or improvement.
  9. Maintains and enhances a team environment and a motivated and effective work force.
  10. Provides effective communication to customer on product delivery.
  1. Bachelors of Science degree (Masters preferred) in business and/or Engineering with 10-15 years’ practical experience in various manufacturing related assignments. Incumbent is encouraged to pursue an advanced degree.
  2. Must have the demonstrated ability to work long hours and make critical decisions in a high stress, demanding environment.
  3. Demonstrated advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  4. Demonstrated advanced leadership skills.
  5. May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.
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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 is authorized for this position.

This requisition is closed to applications.