Manufacturing Supervisor

With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide.  PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twenty-six states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Wyman-Gordon: Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of 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.

Located in Dillon, South Carolina Wyman Gordon is a major industrial manufacturer serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, power generation, and industrial businesses.

Responsible for managing a diverse and talented manufacturing team. Primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve a reasonable work flow throughout the day. Position will also include directing, disciplining, training, and assisting direct reports in a manufacturing setting.  

• Coordinate and provide technical, quality and production leadership to assigned team to meet quality, schedule, and cost goals
• Provide ongoing support in scheduling resources, technical leadership and facilitating the flow of hardware to meet customer requirements
• Support Team Leaders with decision making in areas of process improvement and/or production to make appropriate resource decisions (manpower, machines, methods) to facilitate the flow of hardware through the manufacturing process
• Support process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses
• Direct the activities of an hourly team within the department and participate in department activities to meet identified goals
• Perform administrative duties to support the business, including timecards, labor vouchers, self-audits, absence reviews, and missing time corrections, etc.
• Coordinate all first line activities (i.e., Methods, Production Control) to assure the meeting of production schedules and customer satisfaction, cost goals, and maintaining the highest standards of quality
• Coach and counsel team members regarding individual performance and development needs
• Practice sound human relations and communications skills to motivate the work force
• Review production orders and ensure production schedules are being met
• Analyze and diagnose machine and tooling problems and takes corrective measures to minimize downtime and interruption of schedules
• Achieve highest safety levels in the plant
• Experience with implementing lean manufacturing improvements
• Employ Six Sigma rigors to all functions within the department
• Mentor and motivate team in safety, quality, and productivity improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited university or college preferred. 
• Minimum five (5) years of work experience as a manufacturing supervisor required.   
• Prior aerospace experience a plus. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring to successful completion.
• Strong team building / coaching skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and practices.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to counsel and motivate team members.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead by example
• Six Sigma training is preferred
• Strong propensity for excelling in a demanding environment
• Must be able to support a 24/7 operation

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.