Operations Supervisor

Overview

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry. PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S., Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China.

Location Profile: Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.

Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for managing and leading the daily functions and activities of the manufacturing operation. The Operations Supervisor will execute on daily company expectations and drive excellence in the following areas:
Safety, Quality, Compliance, Performance, and Continuous Improvement. The Operations Supervisor will oversee and manage multifunctional departments supporting the manufacturing and delivery of products. The Operations Supervisor will develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics including Sales, Productivity, Cost Management, and EBIT. These objectives are achieved by partnering with Machine Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Quality, Human Resources and motivating the production workforce.

The position demands strong leadership, communication and team-building skills, as this person will interface with all levels of the organization. In addition, the Operations Supervisor must possess strong financial acumen and critical thinking skills.

The Operations Supervisor will report to the Operations Manager.

Primary Functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Understand, adhere, and demonstrate to the company’s commitment to SAFETY and QUALITY
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• Directs and coordinates the activities of the line and staff components of the organizational unit toward the achievement of established objectives.
• Manage the department budgets and takes ownership of exceeding daily performance targets. Drive key performance indicators (Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost).
• Is responsible for the full range of operational teams, including individuals performing manufacturing (machining, grind/deburr), inspection, assembly, and shipping & receiving tasks.
• Provides guidance and analysis in appraising the effectiveness of all operational activities.
• Develops and implements operational strategies and goals to meet the plant’s financial and non-financial objectives.
• Ensure department employees are properly trained in applicable work instructions and work is being performed to procedure. Coordinate efforts of staff with Technical and other resources to modify work instructions as required to continually improve in areas of process control, safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
• Communicate with direct reports so that all goals, expectations, and performance against plans are well understood. Encourage employee participation and involvement to foster teamwork, ownership, and employee satisfaction.
• Develop staff to perform at increasingly higher levels and to accept broader responsibilities through coaching and training in leadership, teambuilding, and other applicable subjects (Lean Manufacturing, TOC, Six Sigma, PCC toolbox techniques).
• Defines, develops, and establishes an organizational structure to optimize operating efficiency.
• Effectively collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, and operations to achieve…