Production Supervisor LPC LSBS Swing Shift

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts seeks a production supervisor to oversee hourly staff in a safe manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and productivity while controlling costs. The role reports to a Production Manager II or Area Manager and may involve handling hazardous waste.

The incumbent will lead process control adherence, supervise shift operations, and drive continuous improvement with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school plus college level courses or equivalent training in manufacturing accounting, mathematics, and statistics.
• Additional training in motivation, problem solving and group behavior, or PCC Certificate program.
• Bachelor's in Engineering and/or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to process control procedures and quality control instructions to minimize scrap and rework.
• Maintain safe work environment and enforce safety policies and accident prevention.
• Plan, organize, and supervise shift operations to meet production schedules.
• Achieve target earned hours and budget criteria.
• Train and involve employees to improve departmental efficiency and morale.
• Ensure employees are trained in safety procedures and follow housekeeping practices.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Mathematics

Statistics

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Written communication

Team facilitation

Education

High school + college courses

PCC Certificate program

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business

Job description

Mission

Supervise hourly employees in the safe manufacture of company products, satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner. This position reports to either a Production Manager II or Area Manager. Incumbent(s) may be required to work with hazardous waste.

Mission

Supervise hourly employees in the safe manufacture of company products, satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner. This position reports to either a Production Manager II or Area Manager. Incumbent(s) may be required to work with hazardous waste.

Principal Accountabilities

• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions. Prime responsibility to safely manufacture a quality product with minimal scrap or rework, while meeting customer specifications.
• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of supervision, and maintaining a safe work environment. Emphasizes accident prevention. Ensures that legal requirements and company safety policy is enforced.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises shift operation in accordance with production schedules and requirements of immediate supervisor in the most effective manner. Maintains total awareness of policies and procedures and assures compliance by assigned employees.
• Ensures that target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or beat.
• Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, cooperation, and morale.
• 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 are routinely followed.
• Maintains employee attendance such that adequate staffing exists to meet required production schedules.
• Works with each employee to effectively resolve grievances, gives necessary feedback on employee performance, conducts formal performance appraisals and recommends pay increases, transfers and promotions in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Interviews and hires qualified people in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Ensures adequate equipment and supplies are available to complete the task requested of their subordinates.

Qualifications

• High school plus college level courses or equivalent training in manufacturing accounting, mathematics, and statistics. Additional training in motivation, problem solving and group behavior, or completion of PCC Certificate program. Bachelors in Engineering and/or Business preferred.
• Two to five years’ experience in related production operations with good ability to facilitate team problem solving and communicate both orally and in writing.
• Process improvement and Lean Six Sigma experience highly preferred.
• INDIVIDUALS MAY HAVE CONTACT WITH OR BE REQUIRED TO HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE. May be required to complete hazardous waste management training.