Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Country

United States of America

State / County

Ohio

City

Minerva

Division

Airfoils

Company

Minerva

Function

Continuous Improvement

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

13688

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 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, and forgings 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.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor position will coordinate 6S and improvement projects to improve the operation and flow of products and operation efficiency. Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with outside vendors, internal operations and other PCC facilities for continuous improvement. Involved with a wide range of functional areas outside the operation. Work with production supervisors and managers to improve work areas, processes and quality systems.

Essential Functions:

• Work with facility operations leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Be a leader in communication to drive a culture of continuous improvement.

• Provide analysis of current state and recommendations for improvements.

• Maintain and communicate metrics which record successes and track progress.

• Coordinate 6S audits/auditors, manage and present 6S results and other engineering initiatives associated with continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement associate engagement techniques such as Kaizen, 6S, and other similar programs or teams, harness the intellectual energy of ALL associates to drive continuous improvement.

• Work with corporate and division resources to drive Lean, CI, and 6S initiatives.

• As a result of the above activities and processes, execute programs that result in measurable improvements in performance.

• Serves as a primary point of contact and liaison with outside vendors, internal operations and other PCC facilities for 6S and improvement projects.

• Work with production supervisors and managers to improve processes and quality systems.

• Involved with a wide range of functional areas outside the operation.

• Work with Quality and Operations teams to ensure 6S procedures are functioning properly and followed by staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in 6S quality systems within a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Thorough understanding of the business and supply chain.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Extremely proficient with production planning systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven ability to work independently as well as in group/team settings.

• Ability to present information and data in an understandable and logical manner.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics or Engineering Technology (strongly preferred but not required)
• Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience.

Physical Demands:

Physical Demands

Not at All

Infrequently

Occasionally

Frequently

Continually

<1%

1-33%

34-66%

67-100%

1-2x hr.

3-6x hr.

7-30 hr.

30x hr.

Squatting

X

Bending

X

Kneeling

X

Reaching

X

Twisting

X

Sitting in a chair

X

Stair Climbing

X

Ladder Climbing

X

Other climbing (type)

X

Walking of rough surfaces

X

Near moving machinery

X

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.

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

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.