Operations Manager - Front End

Operations Manager - Front 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).

Purpose:

Manage the Front-End Manufacturing activities for the Worcester MA facility. Assure that production variable cost and productivity goals are met or exceeded. Improve on-time delivery to customers to targeted level. Adhere to process control/quality criteria so as to reduce rework and scrap. Manage fixed and variable budgets. Full P&L Responsibility for the Isothermal Forge Shop and mult prep.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and manage a full complement of production and production support activities.
• Interface and work with key staff positions: Materials Management, Product Engineering, Quality, Accounting, HR, IT, etc.
• 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

Requirements:

• MBA, with B.S./B.A. (engineering discipline preferred) and/or extensive related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably with capital intense metal forming/manufacturing operations
• At least 5 years at managerial responsibility with P/L responsibility

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."
• Stressful work environment.
• May require off hours/weekend commitments

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, sex, age, ancestry, 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 workforce. In 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 508-839-8004 for assistance.

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 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.