Supervisor, Manufacturing

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Forge Shop Supervisor to direct operations within the Turbine Forge Department. This role is crucial for meeting daily targets for safety, quality, and throughput while maintaining compliance with engineering procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in heavy industry and strong leadership skills, managing a team to foster a safe and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industry manufacturing or similar.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment is advantageous.
• Excellent human relations skills with organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and 6S targets to foster a safe work environment.
• Train and supervise employees to ensure procedural compliance.
• Monitor material verification and product movement to maintain throughput.
• Liaise with department leaders to ensure proper communication.
• Minimize daily costs and drive continuous improvement.
• Verify adherence to job processes to maintain forge conformance.
• Manage daily operations and prioritize tasks based on input.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Knowledge of industrial systems, plant equipment, and processes

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Proficiency in computer applications (Windows, Oracle, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Strong technical skills in production operations and customer requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Forge Shop Supervisor is responsible for directing all operations on shift within the Turbine Forge Department to meet daily targets for safety, quality, throughput, and cost. This role ensures adherence to engineering procedures, compliance with operating schedules, and maintains a safe and organized workplace conducive to efficient material flow for downstream operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain area safety requirements: ensure compliance with safety, housekeeping, and 6S targets to foster a safe work environment.


• Lead the hourly workforce: train and supervise employees to ensure procedural compliance, driving improvements in first-time yield and overall part quality.


• Coordinate on-shift activities: monitor material verification, furnace loading, and downstream product movement to maintain material throughput and support downstream operations.


• Effective communication: liaise with other department leaders, including Engineering and Metallurgy, to ensure proper communication and maintain part quality.


• Monitor daily costs: minimize daily costs, drive continuous improvement in forging processes, and reduce waste to meet variable cost targets.


• Review process paperwork: verify adherence to job processes to maintain forge conformance.


• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and foster a safe work environment.


• Manage daily operations and prioritize tasks based on input from various departments.


• Drive procedural compliance and monitor part quality for continuous improvement.


• Collaborate with the maintenance department to ensure equipment availability.


• Monitor spending and minimize waste to meet cost targets.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership skills.


• Knowledge of industrial systems, plant equipment, and processes.


• Ability to read and understand blueprints.


• Proficiency in computer applications (Windows, Oracle, Excel, Word, Outlook).


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong technical skills in production operations and customer requirements.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education

College degree preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industry manufacturing or similar.


• Supervisory experience within a union environment is advantageous.


• Excellent human relations skills with organizational and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement processes.

Work Conditions

• This position operates in a manufacturing environment, which may include exposure to loud noises, heavy machinery, and other industrial conditions.


• Work involves both office and shop floor environments, requiring interaction with various levels of personnel and departments.


• Occasional travel may be required for training or coordination with external contractors and vendors.


• The role demands flexibility to work across multiple shifts and manage a dynamic work schedule.

Shifts

1st 6am-2pm, 2nd shift 2pm-10pm, 3rd 10pm-6am.

Export Control

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.