Production Superintendent

Precision Castparts; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee production operations, ensuring safety and quality while managing a diverse team. The role involves hiring, training, and maintaining operational excellence through effective supervision and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple functions and shifts of the production team.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity requirements are met.
• Control manufacturing costs and monitor throughput.

Skills

Communication

Management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field

MS or MBA

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Position Summary

The Production Superintendent will be responsible for the safe manufacture of company products, which may involve a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. The role includes ensuring all quality and productivity requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner by supervising multiple functions and shifts of the production team. This must be achieved while following and enforcing all safety, quality, 6S, and process requirements. The superintendent will be directly involved with hiring, training, discipline, and performance reviews for the production employees.

Essential Functions

• Safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments.
• Practice and follow 6S principles daily and maintain the highest level of housekeeping in the department.
• Ensure all safety requirements, including the Cardinal Rules of Safety, are followed at all times by every employee.
• Ensure that standard operating procedures and engineering procedures are current, accurate, and followed at all times.
• Schedule employees to meet production needs and coordinate vacation/time off according to plant policies.
• Provide supervision and coaching to department employees to meet or exceed daily product metrics and goals.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Communicate daily with employees regarding production needs and general plant updates.
• Control quality, delivery, production costs, work-in-process levels, and monitor throughput.
• Contribute to the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes.
• Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel issues positively.
• Maintain and foster a team environment, motivating the production workforce.
• Troubleshoot and provide cost-effective resolutions to production problems.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all production processes and materials.
• Control manufacturing costs, work-in-process inventory, and throughput.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Successful experience in related production operations, supervision, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, adapting easily to changing situations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and effective in a collaborative team environment.
• Strategic vision for supporting manufacturing and operational excellence through new and future technology.
• Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
• Experience with 6S implementation and management.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field; MS or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial setting.
• Preferably 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.