Quality 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.

Job Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the direct supervision of quality personnel, maximizing individual and plant-wide quality and technical skill development to insure on-time shipments and customer satisfaction. This position reports directly to the Quality Director and serves as their back-up.

While upholding the highest standards in compliance with Safety and Quality, the Quality Supervisor will be part of a team responsible for improving the Shur-Lok Business Quality System, reducing defects and leading the organization to a “Zero Defect Tolerance” by utilizing the PCC Toolbox including Six Sigma and Lean.

With focus on Customer Satisfaction, the Quality Supervisor will implement best quality practices, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with the PCC policies.

Position Accountabilities:

• Supervise incoming / in-process / Final Inspectors of 17
• Analyzes, establishes, and communicates performance standards for all quality
• Directs the performance management process by preparing and conducting performance reviews, employees, disciplinary actions, disciplinary meetings, and coaching sessions.
• Analyzes variable labor costs daily, determines required staffing
• Coordinates the My Idea program for the quality
• Implements and coordinates cross training of all quality personnel to ensure the elimination of all skill gaps, resulting in a more skilled and adaptable. Ensures the completion of required competency forms and certifications, as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.
• Leads change through demonstrated leadership skills such as teamwork and effective communication.
• Actively partners with Operations in quality planning, support of production goals, inspection and testing, documentation improvement and control, and shipment of quality products and services.
• Works with the Engineering team on new development programs and problem solving projects to accelerate effective results.
• Conducts purchase order reviews to ensure quality clause and requirements are met.
• Conducts training and verifies training effectiveness of Quality
• Provides support, training and leadership in quality systems, root cause determination, risk identification and management and process control including AQS techniques, DOE, FMEA, and SPC.
• Develops and improves Quality procedures, including work instructions used in the Laboratory and other inspection areas.
• Performs internal audits; issues and manages corrective actions to closure and verifies effectiveness.
• Facilitates and participates in problem solving and root cause
• Participates in Nadcap audit preparation (Material Testing, Heat Treat and Chemical Processing).
• Performs trend analyses for supplier and customer returns, scrap and rework, and first time Identifies the opportunities for improvement and is an active contributor to the solutions.
• Conducts supplier audits, performs trend analysis and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Knowledge and understanding of the continuous improvement process and practical tool application.
• Complies with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all MSDS’ and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or
  
  

Position Qualifications:

Education

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school plus 10 plus years of experience in Quality inspection or Bachelor degree with 5-7 years experience related role.
• 2-3 years of team lead, supervisor experience
• Strong leadership
• Working knowledge of technical drawings, GD&T
• Problem solving tools, e. Cause and Effect Diagrams, 5 Whys, A3s, 8Ds.
• Working knowledge of measurement systems and use of Inspection equipment; micrometer, caliper, comparator, hardness tester
• Experience with CMM PC-DMIS programing is plus
• Computer proficiency, e. MS Office, JIRA
• Statistical Software, e. Minitab
• Technical expertise in AQS, DOE, FMEA
  
  

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $71,700.00 to $107,500.00 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 2X 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'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. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.