Operations Supervisor

Precision Castparts; New London (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Groton, CT is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead safe and efficient manufacturing across diverse processes. You will oversee shifts, ensure on-time delivery, and drive continuous improvement while meeting safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in operations, 5–7 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, and strong lean, ERP, and Excel capabilities. You will coach staff and coordinate with HR on staffing and performance reviews.

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 management tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe manufacture of products adhering to safety policies and government requirements.
• Provide leadership for development and implementation of systems to improve quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate production with schedules to meet customer requirements and manage labor flow.
• Develop, train, coach, and involve employees in improving efficiency, productivity, and morale.
• Conduct performance appraisals and drive a pay-for-performance culture.
• Collaborate with HR to recruit and hire qualified candidates.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures and quality instructions.
• Direct and coordinate activities to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving targets.
• Review daily/weekly labor and equipment needs to meet throughput goals.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Production 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.