1 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.
Location Profile:
Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world&39;s leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.
Position Summary:
The Supply Chain Director is responsible for the direction of supply chain services. This includes direction, management, and oversight of, the coordination and physical progression of material through the production system, purchasing and procurement, production scheduling and control, product cost estimation and planning functions. Reports financial information on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Submits capital purchases and significant proposed actions for approval. Handles special projects as required.
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.
- Ensures that production plans and controls are developed and executed
- Responsible for the purchasing, procurement, and outside vender functions
- Ensure that product planning, estimation and pricing functions are managed efficiently to ensure accuracy, timeless and cost effectiveness. Functional requirements also include bill of material and creation/maintenance of detailed process instructions
- Responsible for directing the program development and administration to plan material control schedules for operating departments. Also responsible for the operational oversight of the supply chain departments and the smooth flow of materials through the factory
- Drive continuous improvement and operational cost reductions through use of systems, controls, and policies.
- Responsible for the establishment and implementation of inventory policies that are conducive to achieving the company’s customer service and financial goals
- Plans staff size to accomplish normal assignments. Assists the Operations Director in evaluating the status of production facilities and the need for changes (long or short term) in personnel levels and equipment
- Responsible for seeing that the monthly shipping level and on-time delivery goals are achieved
- Plans and carries out a continuous program of operations improvement, modernization, and cost reduction/avoidance
- Other duties as assigned
- Recommends opportunities for continuous improvement and leads by example by running Kaizen events.
Required Skills:
- Ability to be a role model and a leader with credibility who others want to work for.
- Ability to possess a progressive vision with the focus and ambition to make change happen for SPS/PCC and themselves.
- Ability to inspire others by communicating and influencing in a way that really takes people with them.
- Ability to build and motivate teams by continuously improving team performance to achieve shared SPS/PCC goals.
- Ability to coach others by maximizing potential through consistently developing themselves and others.
- Ability to drive achievements with the determination to achieve outstanding results and energizing others.
- Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes:
- safety, health, and environmental awareness
- business ethics and compliance
- technical/professional competence and quality & time management
- interpersonal relations and communication skills
- initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability
- continuous improvement and problem solving
- planning and organizing
- Excellent procedure development and writing skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Effective negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to mentor the team in effective problem solving.
- Experience in applying lean manufacturing concepts.
- Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of standard quality practices.
- Ability to interpret financial and performance data.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Ability to identify and translate progressive operating techniques into applications and results.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (MS Excel, Word, Outlook) and MRP/ERP.
- Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
Required Experience:
- 5-10 Years’ experience as a Materials Manager, preferably in a metals environment or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of managerial experience required
- Global program management, outsourcing experience
- Six Sigma Certification highly preferred
- Operations experience highly preferred
Level of Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business
- APICS certification highly preferred (CPM or CPIM)
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.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $183,000 to $250,000 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 3X 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&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
