Operations Supervisor

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.

Business Profile: Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile: Located in Ontario, CA, Summit Machine specializes in the rough and finish machining of super alloys for the aerospace, commercial, defense, power, and petroleum industries. Complex components include nickel base, titanium, stainless steel, aluminum and carbon steels with parts ranging in size from 2" OD - 100" OD.

Position Summary: The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for managing production schedules regarding fulfilling orders, accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives, variable costs, product quality, ensuring employees are properly trained, coached, disciplined, and rewarded. Optimization of equipment availability, cycle times, and overall continuous improvement.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and plan for daily/ weekly/ quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding the productivity targets.
• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis
• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production
• Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and company practices
• Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implements effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved
• Work with purchasing and suppliers to improve process reliability and lower costs
• Provide manufacturing expertise when problems arise
• Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects
• Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals
• Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees
• Ensure all equipment and machinery are set, maintained and adjusted to continually produce high products
• Supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; mentoring/coaching, rewarding & disciplinary actions, addressing complaints & resolving issues

Required Skills:

• Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
• Previous Continuous Process Improvement experience (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
• Must possess excellent problem solving, attention to detail & organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes while simultaneously managing several projects
• High energy level, results driven and ability to work flexible hours

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Required (Engineering highly preferred)
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience required
• 3+ years manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.