Forge Scheduler

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.

PURPOSE:

To provide supervisory leadership, efficient management and creative problem solving, in department related plant operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Creation of daily Forge Schedule based upon plant dispatch, equipment availability and optimal batch practices
• Generation of daily throughput and Earned Standard Hour plans to meet Forge and plant operational objectives
• Scheduling equipment availability for preventative and unplanned maintenance events
• Communication of production schedule requirements to Forge Crew supervision, upstream supplying departments, Maintenance and Engineering support
• Ensure organization and availability of paperwork, procedures, product, equipment, supplies and necessary production support
• Coordination of department personnel assignments to assure production coverage
• Management of Forge shop supplies budget
• Identify and implementation of ideas for productivity and quality improvements
• Support adherence to and implementation of Grafton Quality systems

REQUIREMENTS:

• Equivalent to a four- year bachelor’s degree.
• Shop floor scheduling experience preferred
• S./ B.A (engineering discipline preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred
• Exposure to Theory of Constraints throughput and inventory management preferred
• Other or substitute qualifications as determined by the Operations Manager.
• 5 plus years supervisory experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Very strong inter-personal skills.
• Leadership ability.
• Management acumen.