Maintenance Supervisor

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.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the Maintenance Department and reports to the Director of Machining and Continuous Improvement. This individual will supervise employees who install, maintain, and repair industrial processing and manufacturing equipment. Responsible for overall facilities maintenance and planning, including but not limited to grounds and permitting, machine and tooling upkeep and janitorial services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities of Maintenance team
• Provide leadership and technical direction to allow team to improve according to key departmental metrics
• Create a positive working environment which is committed to excellence, by demonstrating personal commitment to these ideals
• Work as the primary point of contact for managing building, grounds services, and external maintenance contractors/vendors.
• Work with appropriate IT/Production personnel to implement and maintain necessary resources (tools, PCs, floor space, etc.)
• Work with Supervisors to coordinate interdependent operations and activities
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and resources to meet production requirements
• Work with reporting Manager and HR on personnel issues
• Partner with Safety and Human Resources to ensure Environmental, Health and Safety compliance. Maintain tracking and documentation for Hazardous Waste Compliance
• Champion Six Sigma and facilitate Lean initiatives
• May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the manufacture of Primus products
• Knowledge of equipment design and use including routine maintenance, repair, refurbishment, calibration, installation/deinstallation, and disposal techniques
• Knowledge of people, material, and equipment resource allocation, human resource policies and benefits, leadership, teaming, production methods, and expert level understanding and use of ERP/MRP and related systems
• Familiar with manufacturing work, safety, and hazard conditions and be able to work safely around high dollar value equipment and customer parts
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety compliance
• Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Consider costs and benefits of potential actions
• Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels
• Able to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years Maintenance or related experience
• 1-2 years in Leadership role