Production Supervisor 1st Shift

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20000 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 highquality lowcost and ontime 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.

SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe manufacture of company products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. Accountable for running an operation in a safe timely quality cost efficient and productive manner. Achieve department measurements on a daily weekly monthly and annual basis. Individual may supervise multiple functions and/or shifts typically through shift/department leads. This position will be responsible for the Manufacturing Supervisor at our Groton location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the safe manufacture of products while adhering to all company safety policies and governmental compliance requirements. Ensure that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
Provide the leadership for development and implementation of effective systems for improving internal and external quality cost improvements and ontime delivery to customer requirements.
Coordinate production with required schedules to meet customer requirements. Control flow of product materials and utilization of labor throughout department(s).
Develop train coach and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental efficiency productivity quality safety cooperation and morale.
Conduct formal performance appraisals and recommend pay increases while emphasizing a pay for performance culture.
Work with Human Resources to source evaluate and hire the best qualified candidates.
Responsible for adherence to process control procedures operating instructions and all quality control instructions.
Manage direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety quality and throughput targets.
Review and plan for daily/weekly quarterly labor equipment and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Bachelors degree in Operations or related field.
5 to 7 years of progressive manufacturing/supervisory experience.
Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of budgeting process and financial management tools.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
Requires that the incumbent be highly organized selfmotivated and one who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
ERP system knowledge as well as advanced Excel knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop execute and deliver results in conformance with targets.