Manufacturing Supervisor

18810

With more than 120 operations and about 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, 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 20,000 people worldwide. PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time 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.

PURPOSE:

To provide excellent supervisory leadership, efficient management and creative problem-solving, in the forge or process operations. Effectively interface with all levels of personnel throughout the North Grafton, MA facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensuring consistent quality standards and procedures up and down work chain.
  • Drive production through the utilization of the Forge Crew or Process employees to meet all operation’s metrics.
  • Manufacturing analysis to reach peak efficiency.
  • Manufacturing improvement/refinement review.
  • Identifying new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively.
  • Manufacturing directs and coordinates forging plant operations-based policies, objectives, and programs spanning manufacturing functions.
  • Manage a union workforce and hold accountable to all WG quality, safety and production procedures.
  • Determines performance and product quality and has direct accountability for that performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Broad knowledge of forging, mechanical or material science engineering, finance and business administration.
  • S./ B.A (engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Heavy Manufacturing (Steel making, automotive or forging preferred)
  • Union shop experience preferred
  • Ability to work a rotational shift schedule, day and nights

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to drive production in a fast-paced stressful environment.
  • Rotating shift coverage required
  • Ability to manage multiple, often changing, priorities

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $60,000 to $100,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

  • Ensuring consistent quality standards and procedures up and down work chain.
  • Drive production through a union workforce to meet all operation’s metrics.
  • Identifying new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively.
  • Manage a union workforce and hold accountable to all WG quality, safety and production procedures.
  • Performs additional tasks as required
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in Heavy Manufacturing (Steel making, automotive or forging preferred)
  • Union shop experience preferred
  • US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts
  • Ability to drive production in a fast-paced stressful environment.
  • Rotating shift coverage required
  • Ability to manage multiple, often changing, priorities
  • Very strong interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership ability.
Results-driven and action-oriented; analytical skills are key.Requires early morning start and weekends.

Relocation is authorized for this position.