Precision Castparts
Operations Supervisor First Shift
Precision Castparts, Gardena, California, United States, 90248
Operations Supervisor First Shift
Precision Castparts
Location Profile Located in Gardena, California, Permaswage designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications.
Position Summary The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership and supervises direct labor employees involved in the manufacturing of Permaswage products. Manages assigned company resources (personnel, equipment and materials) to achieve work schedules and satisfy customer requirements in an efficient and cost effective manner. May occasionally operate production equipment or perform hands‑on production tasks, not to exceed 20 % of the workday (such activities must be cleared in advance by the Manufacturing Manager).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Complies with and enforces all company safety rules and regulations. These include the use of company‑provided personal protective equipment/supplies (i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes); maintaining a clean work area; operating equipment and using tools in a safe manner; correcting unsafe conditions or practices
Effectively leads a team of employees and manages performance to set expectations. Tasks for effective performance management include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Update Daily Management board and communicate status of Dispatch list, RYG report, weekly shipment plan, Flex performance and projections during daily walk thru with management. Escalate any issues/concerns needing management support during this walk thru
Schedule jobs to maximize machine and operator efficiencies and report capacity constraints to production control
Achieve daily metrics including ESH, productivity, scrap, dock, sales and other significant measures
Use the daily Flex tool to monitor and manage key metrics especially variable spending. Each supervisor must understand spending details on a daily basis
Maintain proper staffing levels to achieve budgeted levels of performance
Use the Productivity Pipeline form to update and manage cost reduction projects and report status on a weekly basis
Analyze processes to improve efficiency (includes purchase of new capital equipment, planning arrangement of equipment, use of cost effective production techniques) and achieve cost reduction expectations
Implement lean manufacturing methods (6S, flow, visual organization, etc.)
Ensure that manufacturing documentation procedures and protocol are followed at all times
Monitor scrap, yield and part efficiencies on existing programs to ensure achievement of budget
Holds weekly employee communication meetings and ensures their team has an understanding of the status and future of the business
Ensure machinery is at optimum repair by implementing preventative maintenance programs, assigning repair tasks and maintaining spare parts
Obtain tooling, gages and other supplies needed for production prior to release of the router to machines. Implement set‑up time reduction methods
Train personnel in production tasks, safety requirements, teamwork and lean manufacturing principles
Check quality and quantities of product runs, SPC charts, first article charts, accuracy of routers
Resolve technical and administrative problems
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required
1 – 5 years of technical experience in a fast paced manufacturing setting is highly preferred
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Working knowledge of JDEdwards software, AS400/Mapcis preferred, but not required
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work under deadline pressure.
Ability to concentrate on specific objectives, while managing multiple priorities, people and functions
Desired
Experience in an aerospace machining environment
Previous experience managing hourly employees
Continuous Improvement background
Microsoft excel programming or other computer programming skills
Experience working with JDEdwards systems
Other
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history.
Pay & Benefits For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $85,300 to $127,900 US Dollar (USD). Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Aviation & Aerospace
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Location Profile Located in Gardena, California, Permaswage designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications.
Position Summary The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership and supervises direct labor employees involved in the manufacturing of Permaswage products. Manages assigned company resources (personnel, equipment and materials) to achieve work schedules and satisfy customer requirements in an efficient and cost effective manner. May occasionally operate production equipment or perform hands‑on production tasks, not to exceed 20 % of the workday (such activities must be cleared in advance by the Manufacturing Manager).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Complies with and enforces all company safety rules and regulations. These include the use of company‑provided personal protective equipment/supplies (i.e., safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes); maintaining a clean work area; operating equipment and using tools in a safe manner; correcting unsafe conditions or practices
Effectively leads a team of employees and manages performance to set expectations. Tasks for effective performance management include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Update Daily Management board and communicate status of Dispatch list, RYG report, weekly shipment plan, Flex performance and projections during daily walk thru with management. Escalate any issues/concerns needing management support during this walk thru
Schedule jobs to maximize machine and operator efficiencies and report capacity constraints to production control
Achieve daily metrics including ESH, productivity, scrap, dock, sales and other significant measures
Use the daily Flex tool to monitor and manage key metrics especially variable spending. Each supervisor must understand spending details on a daily basis
Maintain proper staffing levels to achieve budgeted levels of performance
Use the Productivity Pipeline form to update and manage cost reduction projects and report status on a weekly basis
Analyze processes to improve efficiency (includes purchase of new capital equipment, planning arrangement of equipment, use of cost effective production techniques) and achieve cost reduction expectations
Implement lean manufacturing methods (6S, flow, visual organization, etc.)
Ensure that manufacturing documentation procedures and protocol are followed at all times
Monitor scrap, yield and part efficiencies on existing programs to ensure achievement of budget
Holds weekly employee communication meetings and ensures their team has an understanding of the status and future of the business
Ensure machinery is at optimum repair by implementing preventative maintenance programs, assigning repair tasks and maintaining spare parts
Obtain tooling, gages and other supplies needed for production prior to release of the router to machines. Implement set‑up time reduction methods
Train personnel in production tasks, safety requirements, teamwork and lean manufacturing principles
Check quality and quantities of product runs, SPC charts, first article charts, accuracy of routers
Resolve technical and administrative problems
Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications Required
1 – 5 years of technical experience in a fast paced manufacturing setting is highly preferred
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Working knowledge of JDEdwards software, AS400/Mapcis preferred, but not required
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work under deadline pressure.
Ability to concentrate on specific objectives, while managing multiple priorities, people and functions
Desired
Experience in an aerospace machining environment
Previous experience managing hourly employees
Continuous Improvement background
Microsoft excel programming or other computer programming skills
Experience working with JDEdwards systems
Other
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history.
Pay & Benefits For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $85,300 to $127,900 US Dollar (USD). Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Aviation & Aerospace
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