2nd Shift Production Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Accountable for running an operation in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient and productive manner. Achieve department targets on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Individual may supervise multiple functions and/or shifts typically through shift/department leads. This position will be responsible for 2nd shift Back-End Operations, including the Finishing, Welding, Heat Teat, Straightening, and Inspection Departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, direct, and coordinate all related-area activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality, and throughput targets.
• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to all company safety policies and government compliance requirements. Ensure that 6-S standards and good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Review and plan for daily/weekly/quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the department throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time-delivery-to-customer requirements.
• Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements. Control flow of product, materials, and utilization of labor throughout department(s).
• Develop, train, coach, and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation, and morale.
• Conduct formal performance appraisals and recommend pay increases while emphasizing a "pay for performance" culture.
• Work with Human Resources to source, evaluate, and hire the best qualified candidates.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work in a safe manner by following all safety rules and providing recommendations to help make PCC a safe work environment.
• Must participate in required training, medical monitoring, safety, and health evaluations and programs.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas of facility.
• Perform all physical functions of position, which may include standing, walking, twisting, turning, talking, and/or hearing. The position may require sitting, kneeling, stooping, bending, and using hands to finger, handle, or feel. The Supervisor must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field or 5 - 7 years of progressive manufacturing/ supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with targets.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret production charts and figures. Experience using data for production planning and labor management.
• Advanced knowledge of and comfort with Excel and other computer programs or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and ability to easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Requires that the incumbent be highly organized, self-motivated, and one who can work independently, as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.