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.

The Chief Diversity Officer will be responsible for developing and communicating the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging business plan with executive stakeholders, setting short- and long-term DEI goals, building and developing a world class DEI program, and driving continuous improvement to achieve all DEI goals.

The Chief Diversity Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and leading a company-wide strategy to improve DEI activities and programs including

• Develop, implement, and oversee programs and tools that attract and onboard diverse talent. Ensuring an end-to-end inclusive recruiting, screening, hiring, and onboarding experience across the multiple Divisions and sites within PCC
• Developing and overseeing programs to provide retention of and advancement of current diverse employees to higher levels of leadership within PCC, and
• Working with all levels of the organization to ensure PCC’s belief and expectation that all employees are valued and respected and have a conducive place to work and thrive.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement specific company-wide diversity strategies, objectives, and business plans to align inclusion initiatives with business strategies and metrics focusing on the workforce
• Facilitate opportunities for training to enhance recruitment, hiring, promotion and retention of diverse employees, and provide support to employees with diverse experiences and backgrounds
• Maintain knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends assessing the organizational impact, and collaborate with the leadership team to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future strategies
• Coach and guide the various Employee Resource Groups and PCC’s Inclusion Council ensuring that these entities provide support and meaningful impact on our employees and businesses
• Coordinate with Communications department to create an on-line presence that authentically reflects PCC’s DEI commitments and programs
• Identify, develop, and foster relationships with relevant external organizations to specifically drive all DEI goals
• Develop strategies to monitor and evaluate the impact and benefit of DEI initiatives
• Report on program effectiveness and make recommendations for enhancement and improvement
• Support all affirmative action plans, goals and outcomes while educating business unit leaders on all affirmative action goals and expectation, including diversity representation and fair compensation practices
• Up to 75% travel to PCC locations for the specific purpose of educating the stakeholders and workforce as to PCC’s commitment to its DEI initiative.

Experience and Education:

• Advanced degree required, Graduate degree in Diversity and Inclusion or equivalent field is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in DEI in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong familiarity and understanding of matters related to diversity, equality and inclusion, specifically including EEO federal and state guidelines as well as practical knowledge to move the Company’s DEI effort to the next level.
• Experience developing and incorporating inclusion initiatives, such as mentoring programs, and organization-wide diversity training all with the goal of elevating PCC’s DEI efforts Company-wide.

Skills:

• Highly organized individual with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to meaningfully listen and gauge how to effectively promote PCC’s DEI goals.
• Able to thrive in an environment that requires cross-functional interaction
• Demonstrated attention-to-detail
• Understanding of current EEO guidelines