What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager - Titanium - Ogden, UT position at Precision Castparts?
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Area Manager to lead and manage manufacturing operations across assigned departments. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products in accordance with established procedures and performance standards. The Area Manager will oversee multiple shifts and/or departments and is expected to demonstrate a high level of expertise in manufacturing processes, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Area Manager to lead and manage manufacturing operations across assigned departments. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products in accordance with established procedures and performance standards. The Area Manager will oversee multiple shifts and/or departments and is expected to demonstrate a high level of expertise in manufacturing processes, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are consistently met.
- Maintain a safe, injury-free work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Supervise and develop Supervisors and Team Leads to drive accountability and performance.
- Ensure adherence to process controls, operating procedures, and quality standards.
- Plan and organize production schedules to meet customer demand in the most cost-effective manner.
- Monitor and manage performance metrics, including throughput, earned hours, and budget adherence.
- Conduct performance evaluations, manage employee relations, support hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies.
- Develop and implement training programs for leadership and production staff focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement through metrics, employee engagement, and lean manufacturing practices.
- Maintain adequate staffing levels to meet production requirements.
- Submit capital equipment requests with appropriate cost justifications.
- Safety: Maintain OSHA recordable incident rate below company benchmark
- Quality: Achieve target First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce scrap/rework rates
- Delivery: Meet or exceed On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets
- Efficiency: Attain or surpass labor efficiency and throughput goals
- Cost: Operate within or under departmental budget
- Engagement: Maintain low employee turnover and high training compliance
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field; or 5–7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results through others
- Proficiency in production planning, inventory control, and performance tracking systems
- Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and safety programs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and technical documents
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing software applications
- Primarily office-based with regular time spent on the production floor
- Occasional standing, walking, and exposure to mechanical equipment
- Frequent communication and computer use required
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. occasionally
- Works independently on broad general assignments with the responsibility for planning of work. Makes major decisions within broad limitations of policies, referring to superiors when large investment or long-term programs are involved.