Area Manager

Precision Castparts; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Georgia is seeking an Area Manager to lead manufacturing operations for designated departments. You will drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TOC initiatives to meet production, quality, and delivery targets while controlling cost.

You will delegate authority to engineering, information systems, and purchasing, supervise a team, develop annual department budgets, and maintain production schedules to ensure on-time fulfillment and continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising and managing production operations.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans to deliver results.
• Capable of multitasking and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Willing to work flexible hours including off-shifts, weekends, holidays.
• Strong oral and written communication and leadership skills.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TOC, or 6S background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely manufacture a quality product meeting specs and delivery commitments.
• Adhere to process control procedures and quality instructions.
• Formulate long- and short-range strategies for continuous improvements.
• Control cost, quality, and delivery; monitor WIP and throughput.
• Recommend and procure equipment for expansion and efficiency.
• Lead the design and installation input for new processes.
• Ensure safety rules are followed by all employees.
• Manage operational metrics including TOC, cost, and LU targets daily/weekly/monthly.
• Lead supervision team including hiring, evaluations, and development.
• Develop manufacturing plans and production schedules; manage budgets.

Job description

The Area Manager will be responsible for the management, directing, and coordination of manufacturing operations for designated departments. Must ensure the achievement of production requirements, quality and reliability requirements, and on-time delivery at the lowest cost. These objectives will be achieved in part by delegating authority to Engineering, Information Systems, Purchasing, and motivating the production workforce. Responsible for and delivering results through Lean Manufacturing techniques, 6S, TOC, Six Sigma and problem solving.

Essential Functions

• Responsible to safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions
• Formulates long and short-range strategies for continuous improvements for all plant manufacturing functions
• Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work in process levels, and monitors production through planning
• Recommends and purchases new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, quality or improvement
• Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes
• Ensure Cardinal Rules of Safety are followed at all times by every employee in the department
• Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly
• Lead supervision team which includes hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development
• Maintains and enhances a team environment and motivates the production workforce
• Establish and execute annual operating budgets for department and meet the budget
• Develops manufacturing plans and maintains production schedules
• Controls cost to manufacture, work-in-process inventory, and thru-put
• Supervises allocation of material, manpower and equipment resourcesOther duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Willing to work flexible hours including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet production demands.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.
• Prefer background and experience with 6S implementation and management.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.
• Prefer 10+ years of experience in operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.