Area Manager Steel Wax

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Portland, OR is seeking an Area Manager to oversee the activities of assigned manufacturing areas, ensuring procedures and approved processes are followed and products are manufactured safely. You will drive quality and productivity within the budget, mentor supervisors, and manage staffing to meet production schedules while applying lean, TOC, and NEI methodologies.

This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to work across shifts, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering or 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in changing environments.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, especially in spreadsheets, financials, inventory and production planning applications.
• Ability to develop, execute and deliver results per action plans.
• May require hazardous waste training or inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of assigned manufacturing areas per procedures.
• Ensure safe manufacture and a safe work environment and compliance with safety policies.
• Train and develop subordinate supervisory staff.
• Maintain staffing to meet production schedules.
• Lead annual budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Deliver results and drive process improvements.
• Hire and develop employees in line with policies and EEO requirements.
• Implement lean, TOC, interference management and NEI processes.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing know-how

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Responsible for managing the activities of assigned manufacturing areas and following established procedures and approved processes. Responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in a most cost-effective manner. May manage multiple shifts and/or departments. May manage production functions by delegation to Production Supervisors and/or shift/department leads. Area Manager positions are responsible for a greater span of control and/or require a greater level of demonstrated expertise in manufacturing and process skills than a Production Supervisor position.

Summary

Responsible for managing the activities of assigned manufacturing areas and following established procedures and approved processes. Responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in a most cost-effective manner. May manage multiple shifts and/or departments. May manage production functions by delegation to Production Supervisors and/or shift/department leads. Area Manager positions are responsible for a greater span of control and/or require a greater level of demonstrated expertise in manufacturing and process skills than a Production Supervisor position.

Essential Functions

• Span of Control
• May be responsible for a greater than average number of production employees, numbers of and/or value of manufacturing machines.
• Manufacturing Expertise
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply PCC budgeting process and financial management tools. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to understand and apply the PCC planning process. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply the PCC manufacturing processes in area of responsibility. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply “lean”, “TOC”, “interference management” and “NEI” processes in area of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to manage more complex processes, procedures, and functions.
• Principle Accountabilities
• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury free work environment. Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company safety policies.
• Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensures that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Plans, organizes and supervises operations in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost-effective manner. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and assures compliance by assigned employees.
• Manages performance measures in area of responsibility.
• Ensures that thru-put and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.
• Works with employees to effectively resolve workplace issues, gives necessary feedback on employee performance.
• Conducts formal performance appraisals and recommends/approves pay increases, transfers, promotions, discipline and terminations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and state and federal laws.
• Interviews and hires (recommend for hire) employees. Is aware of and manages hiring process with consideration for affirmative action goals and EEO requirements.
• Is responsible for training and developing subordinate supervisory staff to safely and effectively manage assigned production operations.
• Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, efficiency, productivity, quality, cooperation and morale.
• Maintains adequate staffing to meet required production schedules.
• Leads the annual budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• As appropriate, submits Capital Equipment requests with cost qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business related curriculum or engineering curriculum or 5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility.
• Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Requires that the incumbent be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must have demonstrated abilities to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills or the ability to develop the skills.
• Must be computer literate, particularly in spreadsheet; financial; inventory and production planning and tracking applications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• May be required to complete annual hazardous waste training, handle hazardous waste, complete weekly inspections, or manage areas that generate or handle hazardous waste.