Area Manager — Lean Manufacturing & Operations Lead

Precision Castparts; Minerva (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in the United States is seeking an Area Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, drive efficiency and on-time delivery while controlling costs. You will lead Lean, 6S, TOC initiatives and manage a supervision team to meet budget and production targets.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, equipment input, safety compliance, and daily to monthly metric management, with a focus on continuous improvement and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field; MS or MBA desirable.
• Prefer 5+ years of operations experience in manufacturing.
• Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Safely manufacture a quality product meeting specs and delivery commitments.
• Adhere to process controls, instructions and QC directives.
• Develop long and short range strategies for continuous improvement.
• Control quality, delivery, cost, WIP, and monitor production via planning.
• Evaluate and purchase equipment for expansion, efficiency and cost reduction.
• Input on design/installation of equipment for new processes.
• Ensure safety rules are followed by all employees in the dept.
• Manage metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily/weekly/monthly.
• Lead supervision team: hiring, evaluations, and talent development.
• Foster a strong team environment and motivate workforce.
• Establish and manage annual operating budgets for the department.
• Develop manufacturing plans and maintain production schedules.
• Control costs to manufacture, WIP, and throughput.
• Oversee allocation of material, manpower, and equipment resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Precision Castparts in the United States is seeking an Area Manager to oversee manufacturing operations, drive efficiency and on-time delivery while controlling costs. You will lead Lean, 6S, TOC initiatives and manage a supervision team to meet budget and production targets.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, equipment input, safety compliance, and daily to monthly metric management, with a focus on continuous improvement and workforce development.