Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Operations

Country


United States of America

State / County


Ohio

City


Cleveland, Eastlake, Minerva, Wickliffe

Division


Airfoils

Company


Mold Masters

Function


Operations

Workplace Type


On-Site

Position type


Full Time

Opportunity ID


23601

Job Description

Position Summary


The Vice President provides executive leadership for the Mold Masters, Ceramics and Merida, MX Airfoils businesses and is fully accountable for the operational, financial, commercial and strategic performance of this multi-site manufacturing portfolio. As a key member of the Division Leadership Team, this position develops and executes long-range business strategies, drives profitable growth, enhances customer satisfaction, and ensures world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and cash generation. The role has full P&L responsibility and directs all major functions including Operations, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Quality, Commercial, EHS and Continuous Improvement.


Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for multiple manufacturing facilities, establishing strategic priorities and ensuring alignment with division and corporate objectives.

• Own consolidated P&L results, including revenue growth, EBIT performance, working capital, cash flow, capital expenditures and return on investment.

• Drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality and delivery performance.

• Develop and execute growth strategies, including new business development, market expansion, capacity planning and strategic investment opportunities.

• Build executive relationships with key aerospace and industrial customers and serve as the senior escalation point for critical customer matters.

• Lead succession planning and talent development activities to build a strong pipeline of future plant and functional leaders.

• Establish and execute capital investment strategies supporting automation, technology, productivity and long-term growth requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all customer, regulatory, environmental, safety and corporate requirements.

Measures of Success

• Safety performance and injury reduction

• EBIT growth and budget attainment

• On-time delivery and customer satisfaction

• Quality performance and customer escapes

• Working capital and cash generation

• Talent development and succession readiness

• Execution of strategic growth initiatives

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or a related discipline required; MBA strongly preferred. Ten or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with at least seven years leading large, complex operations or multiple sites. Demonstrated success leading aerospace, metals, engineered products, airfoil, ceramics or related manufacturing environments. Preferred investment casting experience. Significant P&L leadership experience with a proven ability to improve profitability, operational performance and organizational capability.


Leadership Competencies


Strategic Thinking • Enterprise Leadership • Financial Acumen • Operational Excellence • Change Leadership • Customer Focus • Talent Development • Executive Presence • Continuous Improvement • Results Orientation


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.

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 comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile


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.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.