Production Area Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is looking for a candidate to manage all Frontend manufacturing activities in Redmond, Oregon. This role involves leading production teams, ensuring safety, and meeting quality and productivity requirements.

The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or significant experience in manufacturing leadership. Key responsibilities include maintaining a safe work environment, planning operations, and leading staff development.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Frontend activities in manufacturing areas.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and quality control.
• Lead the production functions and manage staffing effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering field

Tools

PCC software

Excel

Job description

Country: United States of America

State / County: Oregon

City: Redmond

Division: Structurals

Company: Schlosser

Function: Operations

Workplace Type: On-Site

Position type: Full Time

Opportunity ID: 22220

Job Description

MISSION: Responsible for managing all Frontend activities (Wax, Investing, Foundry) manufacturing areas. Responsible for the safe manufacture of quality products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes, departments, and shifts. Lead by example and always puts safety first. Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in a most cost-effective manner. Leads and manages production functions by directing and empowering Production Supervisors, Coordinators and Leads.

Manufacturing Expertise: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and ability to apply PCC budgeting, planning, manufacturing processes, and financial management tools. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply "lean", "TOC", "interference management" and "NEI" processes in area of responsibility, and ability to manage more complex processes, procedures, and functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury‑free work environment.
• Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensures that good housekeeping practices and all safety policies are consistently followed.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Ensures that throughput and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.
• Plans, organizes and supervises operations in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost‑effective manner.
• Maintains adequate staffing to meet required production schedules.
• Leads the annual budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cooperation and morale.
• Ensures effective employee relations. Coaches and develops team. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Is responsible for training and developing leadership and supervisory staff to safely and effectively manage assigned production operations.
• Responsible for consistent policy application and performance management in all areas of responsibility.
• Works with employees to effectively resolve workplace issues, gives necessary feedback on employee performance. Conducts formal performance appraisals and effectively performance manages team.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering field, or 5-7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Highly organized and self‑motivated; can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven ability to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficient skills in MS Office applications and PCC software, particularly in Excel and inventory and production planning and tracking applications.

Completion of and ability to apply information from hazardous waste training required due to potential coordination of hazardous waste handling in areas of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Export Control Notice

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.