Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 85,300 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Gardena, CA is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a 40+ person team. The role focuses on safe, timely, high-quality, cost-efficient production aligned with throughput targets.

You will manage labor planning, data reporting, training, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving productivity and cost control in a fast-paced aerospace/manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years manufacturing experience; aerospace, forging, or machining backgrounds preferred.
• Supervisory experience leading teams of 40+ people and performance management.
• Analytical skills and personal accountability; strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage production area to maximize productivity while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.
• Review and plan daily/weekly labor, equipment, and materials to meet targets.
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported daily.
• Ensure employees are trained on procedures and practices.
• Direct and supervise hiring, training, assigning, directing, and evaluating staff.
• Review costs and productivity; implement corrective actions when targets are missed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and support quality initiatives.
• Provide manufacturing expertise when problems arise; stay abreast of process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost control

Process improvement

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MRP

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures throughput targets are achieved in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient and productive manner. Manages production schedules to fulfill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives, product quality and variable costs; ensures employees are accurately trained, assigned specific duties, coached, disciplined, and rewarded; and always optimizes equipment availability, cycle times, and overall continual improvement.

• 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 the productivity targets.
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis.
• Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.
• Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implement effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
• Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects.
• Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.
• Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees.
• Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years Manufacturing experience (aerospace, forging, machining backgrounds preferred)
• Supervisory experience leading teams of 40+ people; Performance management skills.
• Analytical skills; Personal accountability; Strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization, especially with direct employees.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
• Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational and verbal & written communication skills.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MRP).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Results oriented.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits & Compensation

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $85,300.00 to $127,000.00 USD. Salaried based on various factors. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off per year and 10 paid holidays. Employees 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.

Compliance

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.

Location

Gardena, California, United States of America