Production Area Manager

Precision Castpart; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation authorized

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Redmond, Oregon, is seeking a Production Area Manager to oversee Finals Operations and drive safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and a solid foundation in lean practices.

On-site, full-time position with relocation potential to Portland, OR. Redmond-based role emphasizes budget and staffing management across shifts within the Structurals division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering or 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver results per action plans.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and adapt to change.
• Highly organized; able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication; lead people.
• Proficiency with MS Office and PCC software, especially Excel and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe manufacturing and maintain an injury-free work environment.
• Ensure employees follow safety policies and training.
• Adhere to process control, instructions, and quality requirements.
• Attend to throughput, hours targets, and budget criteria.
• Plan, organize, and supervise production to meet schedules cost-effectively.
• Maintain staffing to meet production demands.
• Lead budgeting and develop safety and productivity initiatives.
• Coach and develop supervisory staff; resolve issues.
• Interview and hire candidates.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Excel

PCC software

Job description

Job Description

Aspires to grow within organization and demonstrates the mobility and commitment necessary to pursue promotional opportunities, including potential relocation to Portland, OR.

Production Area Manager

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: 24851

Job Description: Aspires to grow within organization and demonstrates the mobility and commitment necessary to pursue promotional opportunities, including potential relocation to Portland, OR.

Mission

Responsible for overseeing all Finals Operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacture of products across a wide range of processes, departments, and shifts. Leads by example with an uncompromising commitment to safety. Accountable for meeting all quality, productivity, and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement. Directs and empowers Production Supervisors, Coordinators, and Leads to achieve operational excellence and maintain a high‑performance culture.

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 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 work place 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.

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 is authorized for this position.

National Security And Export Controls

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.

About PCC

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.