1st Shift Production Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Manager
Job
Company ProfileWith 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.
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees day-to-day production activities, ensures adherence to quality and process standards, and drives productivity, cost control, and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor leads through frontline supervision and/or department leads and is accountable for achieving operational targets while fostering a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.
EssentialJob Functions Safety & Compliance Leadership
- Lead and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain a safe, injury-free work environment through training, coaching, and enforcement of safe work practices.
- Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures and maintain consistent housekeeping standards.
- Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules, customer requirements, and capacity.
- Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and quality control requirements.
- Monitor throughput, earned hours, and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
- Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Lead, coach, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and accountability.
- Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
- Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Interview, select, and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.
- Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
- Apply lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
- Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
- Utilize financial, production, and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager
- May supervise multiple functions and/or shifts, often through department or shift leads
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing, business, accounting, mathematics, or statistics preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
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