General Manager

With more than 120 operations and approximately 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, 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.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

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

Summary

Directs manufacturing operations for Toronto Operation. Build and develop operations organization, processes and procedures to support strategic direction. Establish operations initiatives for improvement in safety, delivery, quality, cost, and employee relations.

Essential Functions

Establishes operations standards for safety, on-time delivery, quality, cost control, and waste reduction.

Establishes manufacturing policies in Lean Manufacturing techniques, material usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and performance measures.

Directs implementation and execution of manufacturing policies and continuous improvement practices throughout organization.

Oversees the implementation of manufacturing schedules, manpower and facilities requirements, quality control, production, production control standards, and safety programs.

Recommends and implements strategic changes in manufacturing and operations strategy to meet the strategic objectives of TIMET.

Insures prompt and economical receipt of needed materials and supplies to ensure on time delivery of finished products to customers.

Builds, develops, and manages manufacturing leadership team capable of carrying out needed manufacturing strategies and improving employee relations.

Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.

Directs and oversees the operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration Engineering or related field.

Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Process Improvement, freight and distribution, and production scheduling.

7-10 years plant management experience in the metals industry within a union environment

Special Skills

A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.

An ability to think ahead and plan ahead over a 1-2 year time span.

The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

Manufacturing systems development and deployment.

Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

Employee training and development.

Strong customer orientation.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

High performance teams and a strong team player.

Commitment to company values.

Change management.

Organizational development.

Computer proficiency.

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.