Production Area Manager

MISSION:

Responsible for managing all Frontend activities (Wax, Investing, Foundry) manufacturing areas. Responsible for the safe manufacture of quality products which may represent a broad diversity of manufacturing processes, departments, and shifts. Lead by example and always puts safety first. Responsible for satisfying all quality and productivity requirements in a most cost-effective manner. Leads and manages production functions by directing and empowering Production Supervisors, Coordinators and Leads.

Manufacturing Expertise

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and ability to apply PCC budgeting, planning, manufacturing processes, and financial management tools. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply "lean", "TOC", "interference management" and "NEI" processes in area of responsibility, and ability to manage more complex processes, procedures, and functions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury-free work environment.
• 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 and all safety policies are consistently followed.
• Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Ensures that throughput and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.
• Plans, organizes and supervises operations in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Maintains adequate staffing to meet required production schedules.
• Leads the annual budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cooperation and morale.
• Ensures effective employee relations. Coaches and develops team. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
• Is responsible for training and developing leadership and supervisory staff to safely and effective manage assigned production operations.
• Responsible for consistent policy application and performance management in all areas of responsibility.
• Works with employees to effectively resolve work place issues, gives necessary feedback on employee performance. Conducts formal performance appraisals and effectively performance manages team.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering field, or 5-7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Highly organized and self-motivated; can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven ability to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficient skills in MS Office applications and PCC software, particularly in Excel and inventory and production planning and tracking applications.

COMPLETION OF AND ABILITY TO APPLY INFORMATION FROM HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING REQUIRED DUE TO POTENTIAL COORDINATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING IN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY.

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.

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.