Manufacturing Operations Director

Position Summary

The Director of Operations is responsible for directing the functions and activities of our Operations organization to include manufacturing, production control, facilities, tooling, and equipment. The Director of Operations will develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual metrics. Duties involve directing the Operations organization on a daily basis to ensure execution of the company business plan while simultaneously implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives that will deliver long term benefits.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual metrics.
• Direct the Operations organization on a daily basis to ensure execution of the company business plan.
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives that will deliver long term benefits.

Required Skills

• Strategic planning and implementation skills.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience in manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience & Education

Experience: Required. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant work experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a leadership role.

Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant work experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a leadership role.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

About the Role

Shur-Lok manufactures fastening systems with superior locking devices for critical requirements including engine module assembly, structural assembly, rotor blade attachment, and aircraft engine shaft and spindle applications. Operations at the Irvine location include CNC Machining, CNC Waterjet Cutting, Laser Marking, Heat Treating, NDT, and EDM.

Benefits

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.

Schedule

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.