Business Profile
Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.
Location Profile
Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the overall laboratory strategy in the plant, including departmental metrics, resource allocation, maintenance programs, budget development, and capital and process improvement projects. The Area Manager is tasked with supporting profitable growth. Ensures costs and productivity goals are met. Improves on-time delivery to customers to targeted level. Adheres to process control/quality criteria to reduce rework. Manages applicable budgets for laboratory departments.
Key performance indicators include: Safety Performance, Cost of Poor Quality, Productivity, On-Time Delivery, Revenue and EBIT.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manage the Chemistry and Metallurgical labs, their budgets and pipeline projects.
- Plans, organizes and supervises the test labs in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
- Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
- Active participant in cost-savings, pipeline activities.
- Responsible for the safe testing / preparation of samples, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury free work environment.
- Provides leadership to employees and ensures they have the proper tools to perform their job safely and efficiently
- Ensures that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensures that good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
- Responsible to drive safety, quality, dispatch adherence and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
- Ensure that all machines are functioning properly for testing / production and calls maintenance if the equipment requires repair. Ensures preventive maintenance is taking place on schedule.
- Ensures testing is performed according to procedure and specifications.
- Engages the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects in the areas of safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
- Provides employee coaching and development. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
- Responsible for adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions, and completes corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Ensures participation and adherence to Safety and Quality improvement initiatives, such as 6S, Zero Defects, etc.
- Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and assures compliance by assigned employees.
- Manages performance measures in areas of responsibility.
- Ensures throughput and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.
- Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implements effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved
- Partnered with HR, conducts formal performance appraisals and recommends/approves pay increases, transfers, promotions, corrective counseling and terminations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and local, state and federal laws.
- Is aware of and manages hiring process with consideration for affirmative action goals and EEO requirements.
- Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, efficiency, productivity, quality, cooperation and morale.
- Maintains adequate staffing to meet required production schedules.
- Effectively cooperate with other departments to attain departmental, company and corporate goals.
- Continuously stay informed of technological advancements and process improvements which may impact operations. Propose recommendations for improvement.
- Support and improve upon quality initiatives designed to meet plant goals.
- Establishes and executes capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and use of good judgement.
- Must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Requires that the incumbent be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to create a motivating environment and influence others to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
- Must have demonstrated abilities to lead people and get results through others, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be computer literate, particularly in spreadsheet, production planning and tracking applications.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
- Effective Interpersonal skills.
- Results driven.
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
- Candidate should have a good track record in delivering new ideas, managing projects with financial responsibility and provide leadership in directing technicians.
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Engineering, Metallurgy or related field required.
- Master's degree in Material Science, Engineering, Metallurgy or related field preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in a test lab environment with direct management responsibility. Also directing/supervising exempt/nonexempt team members to achieve the goals of safety, quality, delivery and profit.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of sound business practices.
- Effective business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
- Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person
assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.
The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
