Manufacturing Supervisor - Forging Operations

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly cash bonus

Paid time off 120 hours/year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

McWilliams is seeking a Forge Supervisor to lead our drop forge and screw press operations in a hands-on manufacturing setting. You will oversee a skilled hourly team, drive safety, quality and productivity, and own continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership, union-free manufacturing experience, and the ability to manage schedules, tooling and process standards in a fast-paced plant.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in heavy industrial forging environments.
• Experience supervising hourly manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across drop forge and screw press areas.
• Plan production to meet output targets and delivery schedules.
• Coach and develop a high-performing hourly team.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma + 5+ years experience

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: New Jersey

City: Rockaway

Division: Wyman Gordon

Company: McWilliams

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 22264

Job Description

Lead a Skilled Team. Drive Operational Excellence. Build the Future of Forging.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader with forging experience who thrives in a fast-paced production environment?

We're seeking a Forge Supervisor to lead our Drop Forge and Screw Press operations, overseeing a talented team responsible for producing high-quality forged components. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical operation where your leadership will directly impact safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, solving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations across drop forge, screw press, saw, grinding, and inspection areas
• Plan and coordinate production to meet output targets and delivery schedules
• Supervise, coach, and develop a high-performing hourly team
• Monitor production performance and report daily metrics
• Ensure all forging processes meet strict quality and process standards
• Inspect dies, presses, and work-in-process; identify issues and drive corrective actions
• Support and manage tooling, dies, and forging parameters
• Train and onboard new employees in forging operations
• Set work schedules and optimize productivity
• Participate in technical reviews of forging processes and improvements
• Enforce safety policies and regulatory compliance at all times
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles
• Support special projects and operational improvements

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience within heavy industrial setting
• Prior supervision experience within a manufacturing environment

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred OR High School Diploma + 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement is a plusStrong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Six Sigma knowledge is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Lead critical drop forge and screw press operations
• Work in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
• Make a direct impact on safety, quality, and production performance
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
• Bonus opportunity based on company and plant performance
• Stable, growing manufacturing operation

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.

The range of pay for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. This role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.