Foundry Production Supervisor - 3rd OWW

Precision Castparts; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Wickliffe, OH, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee safe manufacturing across diverse processes. You will ensure quality and on-time delivery while enforcing safety, 6S, and process requirements, and you will participate in hiring, training, and performance reviews.

The role requires driving productivity, coaching staff, managing budgets and costs, and coordinating shifts. The ideal candidate has a 3+ years supervisory background in manufacturing, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Prefer 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely manufacture quality products meeting specifications and delivery commitments.
• Schedule staff to cover production needs and vacations per plant policy.
• Coach and supervise department employees to meet daily metrics.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, engineering procedures, and 6S standards.
• Manage quality, cost, and throughput with WIP control.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement cost-effective resolutions.
• Communicate daily production needs and plant updates to the team.
• Support equipment design input for new processes and optimization.

Skills

Supervision of production teams

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Effective communication

Flexibility in shifts

Lean manufacturing and 6S awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor will be 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 the most cost effective manner by supervising multiple functions and shifts of the production team. This must be achieved while following and enforcing all safety, quality, 6s and process requirements. The supervisor will be directly involved with hiring, training, discipline, and performance reviews for the production employees.

Essential Functions

• Responsible to safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments
• Practice and follow 6s principles daily and maintain the highest level of housekeeping excellence in the department
• Ensure all safety requirements including the Cardinal Rules of Safety are followed at all times by every employee
• Ensure that standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current, accurate and followed at all times
• Schedule employees to meet production needs and to ensure vacation/time off are consistent with plant policies
• Provide supervision and coaching to department employees to meet or exceed daily product metrics and goals
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions
• Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly
• Communicate to employees on a daily basis on production needs and general plant communications
• Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work in process levels, and monitor production thru-put
• Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes
• Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel problems in a positive manner
• Maintain and enhance a team environment and motivates the production workforce
• Trouble shoots and provides cost effective resolutions to production problemsMaintain thorough knowledge of all production processes and materials
• Controls cost to manufacture, work-in-process inventory, and thru-put
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management.
• 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.

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.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience.
• Prefer 3+ years of experience in operations in a manufacturing environment.

Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.