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 Airfoils, LLC is a whollyowned subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp. The Airfoils Division manufactures complex highly technical investment castings for turbine engine applications that require hightemperature rotating blades and stationary vanes for the hot sections of jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines.

Location Profile

PCC Airfoils Minerva operation manufactures complex turbine airfoil blades & vanes used on aircraft engines and industrial gas turbine applications.

Position Summary

The Area Manager will be responsible for the management, directing, and coordination of manufacturing operations for designated departments. Must ensure the achievement of production requirements, quality and reliability requirements, and ontime delivery at the lowest cost. These objectives will be achieved in part by delegating authority to Engineering, Information Systems, Purchasing, and motivating the production workforce. Responsible for and delivering results through Lean Manufacturing techniques, 6S, TOC, Six Sigma and problem solving.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Responsible to safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments

* Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions

* Formulates long and shortrange strategies for continuous improvements for all plant manufacturing functions

* Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work in process levels, and monitors production through planning

* Recommends and purchases new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, quality or improvement

* Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes

* Ensure Cardinal Rules of Safety are followed at all times by every employee in the department

* Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly

* Lead supervision team which includes hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development

* Maintains and enhances a team environment and motivates the production workforce

* Establish and execute annual operating budgets for department and meet the budget

* Develops manufacturing plans and maintains production schedules

* Controls cost to manufacture, workinprocess inventory, and thruput

* Supervises allocation of material, manpower and equipment resources

* Other duties as assigned

Experience & Education

* Bachelors degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field. MS or MBA degree is desirable.

* Prefer 10+ years of experience in operations in a manufacturing environment.

* Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management.

Required Skills

* Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management.

* Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.

* Willing to work flexible hours including offshifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet production demands.

* Strong oral and written communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Desired Skills

* Highly organized, selfmotivated individual who can work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

* Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.

* Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.

* Prefer background and experience with 6S implementation and management.

* Proven ability to work handson with the team to achieve objectives.

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.