Operations Supervisor

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. Groton location is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee safe manufacturing, drive on-time delivery, and achieve safety, quality, cost, and throughput targets. The role may supervise multiple functions and requires Lean, budgeting, and ERP/Excel proficiency.

You will lead staff, coordinate schedules, and partner with HR/Finance to hire and develop talent while maintaining a pay-for-performance culture. Relocation is authorized; ITAR/EAR compliance may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; work independently and in teams.
• ERP system knowledge and advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to safety policies and compliance requirements.
• Provide leadership for development and implementation of quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements and optimize labor use.
• Develop, train, coach, and engage employees to improve efficiency and morale.
• Conduct formal performance appraisals and support pay-for-performance culture.
• Collaborate with HR to source, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates.
• Ensure adherence to process control, operating instructions, and quality instructions.
• Manage and coordinate activities to maximize productivity while meeting safety and throughput targets.
• Plan daily/weekly labor, equipment, and supply needs to meet targets.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

People leadership

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Connecticut

City: Groton

Division: Structurals

Company: Groton

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 23707

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Accountable for running an operation in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient, and productive manner. Achieve department measurements on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. Individual may supervise multiple functions and/or shifts typically through shift/department leads. This position will be responsible for the Manufacturing Supervisor at our Groton location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to all company safety policies and governmental compliance requirements. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Provide the leadership for development and implementation of effective systems for improving internal and external quality, cost improvements, and on-time delivery to customer requirements.
• Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements. Control flow of product, materials and utilization of labor throughout department(s).
• Develop, train, coach, and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation and morale.
• Conduct formal performance appraisals and recommend pay increases while emphasizing a "pay for performance" culture.
• Work with Human Resources to source, evaluate and hire the best qualified candidates.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.
• Review and plan for daily/weekly quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.
• 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 and one who can work independently, as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• ERP system knowledge as well as advanced Excel knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and deliver results in conformance with targets.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

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.