Head of Operations & Business Management

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of manufacturing and operational performance at Carlton Forge Works. This role has full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and employee engagement across forging and supporting operations.

The Director of Operations translates business and strategic objectives into executable operating plans and drives disciplined execution through strong leadership, data‑driven management, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires the ability to lead a complex, capital‑intensive manufacturing operation while developing people, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with aerospace, defense, and PCC standards.

Forging operations and supporting manufacturing processes

Manufacturing support functions (maintenance, tooling, facilities)

Continuous improvement and operational excellence

Safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial performance

Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure achievement of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives

Ensure execution of the business plan across daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual horizons

Provide clear direction, accountability, and prioritization across the operations organization

Safety & Compliance

Serve as a visible role model and sponsor of safety with a zero‑injury mindset

Ensure compliance with EH&S, OSHA, environmental, export control (ITAR/EAR), and PCC policies

Empower employees to identify and elevate safety risks without hesitation

Partner closely with EH&S to continuously improve safety performance and culture

Champion Lean Manufacturing, TOC, Six Sigma, and PCC toolbox methodologies

Lead and sponsor continuous improvement events focused on yield, throughput, flow, cost, and capacity

Drive improvements in asset utilization

Quality & Customer Performance

Partner with Quality to maintain AS9100 and customer audit readiness

Financial & Business Management

Own manufacturing cost structure and productivity improvement initiatives

Ensure integrity of production and cost data (labor, materials, inventory, variances)

lead development of Capital Authorization Requests (CARs)

Lead, coach, and develop operations managers, supervisors, and technical leaders

Build a strong succession pipeline and depth of talent

Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and enforce policies consistently

Partner with Engineering on process improvements, new product introduction, and manufacturability

Work closely with Supply Chain on material flow, scheduling, and supplier performance

Collaborate with Commercial teams on capacity planning and growth opportunities

Communicate effectively with senior leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities

Zero injuries and sustained world‑class safety performance

Improved yield, throughput, and asset utilization

Strong audit, compliance, and ethical performance

Engaged, capable, and developed operations leadership team

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business (MBA or MS preferred)

Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing operations

Strong financial and operational acumen

PCC tools, systems, and performance culture

AS9100, NADCAP, and customer audit environments

Data‑driven with strong problem‑solving skills

Operations and Maintenance leaders

Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.

Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 30% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year.

Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.

Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 30% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year.

Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.

Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

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.

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.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.

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