Area Manager

PCC Rollmet is a single source USA manufacturer for precision seamless cylindrical shapes and assemblies, including standard pipe schedules and close tolerance, thin walled pipe and tubes in a wide range of materials, including standard pipe schedules and aluminum alloys, stainless steels, high-strength steels and nickel-based alloys. Backed by a global network of service and support, our PCC Rollmet seamless pipe and tube product line sets the standard for large diameter, high-nickel alloy pipe and tube requirements for the power, petrochemical, nuclear, aerospace and defense industries.

The Area Manager ensures throughput targets are achieved in a safe, timely, quality, cost efficient and productive manner. Manages production schedules to fulfill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives, product quality and variable costs; ensures employees are accurately trained, assigned specific duties, coached, disciplined, and rewarded; and always optimizes equipment availability, cycle times, and overall continual improvement.

• Manage, direct and coordinate all activities related to the area to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety, quality and throughput targets.

• Review and plan for daily/ weekly/ quarterly labor, equipment, and supply requirements to achieve the departmental throughput while meeting and exceeding the productivity targets.

• Ensure all production data is gathered and reported correctly on a daily basis.

• Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices

• Work with purchasing and suppliers to improve process reliability and lower costs

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.

• Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implements effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved

• Manage the activities of employees on continuous improvement projects

• Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.

• Manage preventative maintenance performed by production employees

• Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise

• Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production

• Ensure all equipment and machinery are set, maintained and adjusted to continually produce high products.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree Required (Engineering Preferred)
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.

• Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).

• Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational and verbal & written communication skills.

• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.

• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MRP).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Results oriented.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.