Job Description

Company Profile

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

Founded in Jenkintown, PA in 1903 as Standard Pressed Steel Company, SPS Technologies continues to operate from the original 560,000 square foot facility. SPS Technologies has been developing and manufacturing critical fasteners since the early days of aviation, and is one of only a few companies qualified to meet the exacting standards of Americas defense establishment and the worlds aerospace and defense prime contractors. SPS was acquired by PCC in 2003.

Location Profile

301 Highland Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Position Summary

The Business Unit Manager is responsible for directing the functions and activities of our Nuts Division to include manufacturing, production control, facilities, tooling, and equipment. The Business Unit Manager will develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual metrics. Duties involve directing the Nuts 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

Champion of safety and compliance throughout organization.
Lead and manage the Nuts unit by implementing profitable programs and processes to optimize manufacturing work flow.
Drives daily performance and high impact projects that meet or exceed Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with the team.
Responsible for: developing people; process improvement; cost controls, quality monitoring and improvements; new product development and implementation; and customer service optimization.
Manage Key Performance Indicators and Reporting on daily performance.
Champion and initiate Continuous Improvement projects to increase Revenue per Square Foot and Revenue per Employee.
Implement Lean Manufacturing principles
Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively. Manages these projects to rapid completion.
Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based on policies, objectives and programs spanning manufacturing functions.
Ensure Company policies and procedures are understood and consistently followed by others.
Determine performance and product quality and direct accountability for that performance.
Brief and communicate with customers, suppliers and corporate executives with high intensity and professionalism.
Build, develop and manage manufacturing leadership team capable of carrying out needed manufacturing strategies and improving employee relations.
Implement effective problem resolution process to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
Establish strong partnering relationships with crossfunctional management (EHS, Engineering, Sales, Quality, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of company objectives and effective crossfunctional processes.
Create and maintain a regular cadence of performance feedback with direct reports. Collaboratively create development plans and coach individuals in achieving them.
Create an energizing work environment that supports the Companys high performance culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization.

Experience & Education

Bachelors degree in business or an engineering discipline. MS or MBA degree is highly desirable
More than 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility.
Experience leading people and obtaining results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven track record of driving results in Machining (3, 4, and 5 axis) environment.

Required Skills

Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
Working knowledge of general aerospace quality requirements
Ability to understand and apply the production planning processes.
Ability to apply lean manufacturing methodology, TOC, and problem solving skills to drive the business improvements in a metricdriven environment
Demonstrated ability to develop a strategic plan to meet key business objectives/metrics in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Must be computer literate, particularly in spreadsheet; financial; inventory and production planning and tracking applications.
Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
Proven ability to lead large organization in a fast paced short cycle manufacturing environment.

Desired Skills

Highly organized, selfmotivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Technical competence: Experience with CNC machines of all axis and types
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply budgeting processes and financial management tools
Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Proven leadership in Fasteners, Aerospace, or Automotive type Industry