Forge Operations Supervisor — 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily forge operations ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective aerospace and industrial forgings. You will supervise forge personnel, coordinate work orders, and drive performance on throughput, ESH, productivity, delivery and cost objectives.

The role combines floor leadership with disciplined planning, employee development and documentation, supporting continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Two to five years of manufacturing or operations experience, ideally including supervisory leadership; forging, aerospace or heavy industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, manufacturing documentation, safety requirements and production performance data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with timekeeping, ERP and production reporting systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication, employee coaching, organization and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and monitor daily forge production to meet throughput, ESH, quality and delivery targets.
• Schedule work orders, assign production units and balance labor, equipment, tooling and material availability.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Process Control and Procurement to resolve production constraints.
• Review productivity, variable costs, equipment utilization and performance gaps; implement corrective actions.
• Enforce company work instructions, operating procedures, PPE requirements and applicable safety standards.
• Develop and deliver weekly safety presentations and reinforce safe behaviors through active floor engagement.
• Lead departmental 6S activities, workplace organization and corrective action follow-through.
• Provide performance feedback, support hiring and onboarding, and prepare disciplinary documentation with HR guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Employee coaching

Communication

Decision-making

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations Management or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Power Query

VBA

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily forge operations ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective aerospace and industrial forgings. You will supervise forge personnel, coordinate work orders, and drive performance on throughput, ESH, productivity, delivery and cost objectives.

The role combines floor leadership with disciplined planning, employee development and documentation, supporting continuous improvement and strong safety culture.