Operations Leadership Development Program

Job Description

Operations Management Development Program – July 2027 | Precision Castparts

The Tone:
This is an early career, rotational development program at Precision Castparts Corp., located in various US manufacturing facilities. The company takes emergent talent through a two-year program designed to build future leaders. This role is crucial for preparing participants for leadership in operations management within the company’s manufacturing sites, powering the future with new capabilities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career, Rotational Development Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person: Various US locations (relocation required)
• Mission: Develop capable operations leaders through immersive, hands-on experience, preparing them for leadership roles within manufacturing facilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Deep-dive Immersion: Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and productivity by thoroughly shadowing every department, learning the full process, and connecting with employees to understand real operational challenges during the initial 4 months.
• Operational Supervision: Step into a full Operations Supervisor role for 8 months, taking direct responsibility for people, performance, and outcomes across key metrics like safety, quality, throughput, cost, and team development, making a real impact from day one.
• Advanced Leadership: Engage in elevated leadership challenges during the second year, taking on a supervisory role at a more complex facility with broader scope and larger teams to manage.
• Strategic Development: Cultivate critical leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through hands-on experience and tailored 1:1 mentorship that aligns with assignments and addresses skill gaps.
• Continuous Learning: Access a comprehensive training suite, including in-person sessions from industry experts and company leadership, and utilize an online library of courses, books, and podcasts to perpetually enhance professional capabilities and benchmark best practices across company facilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field such as Operations or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Systems, Engineering Management, or Engineering. This entry-level position is specifically designed for seniors graduating in Spring 2027 or recent graduates.
• Experience: Have prior co-op or internship experience within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating practical exposure to operations. Additionally, candidates must show involvement in a club, organization, or activity in a leadership capacity, indicating leadership potential.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Candidates must be proficient in multi-tasking, exercising effective time management and prioritization skills, and capable of handling the high stress associated with high activity and tight deadlines. A high level of interest in management and operations roles is essential. Furthermore, candidates must be a US Person, willing to relocate to various US locations for program assignments, and able to maintain a flexible schedule, including the ability to work outside standard business hours as needed to meet business or project demands.