Job Description

Company Profile

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 twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime 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.

Business Profile

PCC Structurals is the world leader in superalloy, aluminum and titanium investment casting. With applications in jet aircraft engines, airframes, industrial gas turbine (IGT) engines, military armaments, medical prosthesis, and many other industrial markets, we provide a wide portfolio of highquality components, some as large as 100 inches (250cm).

As the original business unit for Precision Castparts, you can count on PCC Structurals extensive experience and knowledge to consistently provide highquality castings, even at significant volumes.

PCC Structurals also provides solidification modeling, inhouse rapid prototyping (including SLA), digital radiography, hot isostatic pressing, precision machining and protective coating services. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Location Profile

PCC Ogdens diverse capabilities include 5axis CNC machining in addition to manufacturing investment castings in both aluminum and stainless steel. With over 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space, we specialize in castings for aerospace, energy, medical equipment and commercial applications.

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the efficient production of goods managing production control, customer service, supply chain and the staff in each department. Responsible for coordination of the manufacturing, commercial and technical teams to deliver legacy parts and development programs on schedule and budgets as promised to the customer and shareholder alike. Direct areas of impact are on plant wide scheduling, loading and capacity management to achieve both target thruput goals and departmental budgets. When recovery plans are required the production control manager both orchestrates and ensures reporting to the customer on the strategy and execution of those plans. The production control manager must be immersed in the overall vision of the facility growth strategy, supporting customer inquiries into future constraints and opportunities, as well as the details of daily operational metrics.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Plans and schedules production activities and ensures effective management and supervision of production lines.
* Monitors production practices and setting schedules as required.
* Works out material and human resources as needed.
* Responsible for overseeing inventory management.
* Oversees and supervises processes of receiving and dispatch of goods from plan; keeps records of entire inventory stock of the manufacturing facility.
* Oversees staff to coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and transporters, managing and supervising all shipping and receiving activities.
* Works with management to communicate goals and execution of policies and goals of the organization.
* Promotes and follows safety protocols and state and federal regulatory agencies.
* Timely launch of production and development orders, addressing barriers to delivery through all operational areas.
* Manages ontime material delivery; provides guidance to direct reports on complex delivery issues.
* Continues to improve supply flow while reducing inventory and costs.
* Owns, generates, and verifies departmental metrics; provides input regarding metrics under development.
* Audit daily production plans to ensure adherence to customer schedules.
* Provide the sales team with concise narratives on delivery issues and plans for timely recovery to ship commits.
* Act as the voice of the customer in strategic decisionmaking scenarios including production planning, staffing adjustments.
* Creates and monitors action plans to address and resolve departmental issues.
* Manages department employees, budget, costs, and resources.
* Ensures timely delivery of products at the best value possible.
* Maintains good customer service and seamless reordering systems.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

* Bachelors degree in engineering, business, or another related field highly preferred
* 710 years of production control experience required, aerospace highly preferred

Required Skills

* Must have strong Microsoft Excel and generic MRP experience.
* Broad knowledge of the specialized field of production control plus related knowledge of accounting and procurement practices
* Must have a solid understanding of data processing as it relates to production control applications.
* Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers.

Desired Skills

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.