Section Manager (Post Cast)

Section Manager (Post-Cast Operations)If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork. Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.For more information, please visit www.cppcorp.comWhat we Offer:Weekly Pay for Hourly EmployeesComprehensive Benefit Plans401k with Company MatchQuarterly Bonus OpportunityEmphasis on Employee EngagementPaid Holidays and Vacation TimeTuition ReimbursementOpportunities for AdvancementPosition Overview:Responsible for the Production and Operations of post-cast departments to ensure that the plant meets production needs, regulatory requirements, and profitability targets.Plan, budget, and develop projects that increase productivity, reduce operational costs, reduce waste, and improve product quality throughout the post-cast departments.Perform administrative functions, such as budgeting, reviewing, or writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, or purchasing materials or services.Oversee the performance and management of post-cast staff. Key Responsibilities:Establish and implement organizational and post-cast departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with GM and other team members as appropriateResponsible for ensuring post-cast production and financial goals Review forecast with Manufacturing and Engineering to make production schedule modifications as neededReview incoming orders daily to make decisions concerning production location and schedules, work procedures, inventory requirements and staffing requirements, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. Shares information with Manufacturing as appropriateAssist Sales with quotes, field visits, and other operational concernsReview financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvements.Maintain accuracy of inventoryDevelop, or implement and maintain production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect and resolve production problemsWork with Engineering and Manufacturing to set and monitor product standards for the examination of raw materials and manufactured products to ensure finished products are of prescribed qualityIdentify and provide justification for capital projects throughout post-cast departmentsInitiate cost saving improvementsMonitor projects and, with input from Engineering and Manufacturing, make course corrections as appropriateEnsure plant safety and adherence to OSHA and EPA regulationsEnforce 6S and Lean Manufacturing standardsHire, train, evaluate, and manage performance of direct reports and indirect post-cast teamQualifications & Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Seven to ten years’ manufacturing experience in increasingly responsible roles. Certifications/Licenses: NoneOther Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the casting industry. Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, Oracle reports and PEIs as well as complex documents and reports. Excellent team skills and able to interact with other employees, engineers, and leadership. Ability to drive safety. Ability to report progress with engineers to solve issues. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations as well as problems involving abstract concepts. Formal problem-solving skills. Excellent analytical skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Manufacturing software. Strong computer skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent leadership skills. Strong management skills. Strong team building skills. Problem-sensitivity. Big-picture thinker. Professional. Assertive. Safety conscious. Detail oriented. Sense of urgency.Working Environment:Working Environment: Office environment; shop floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Required PPE: Check for required PPE in areas you may be working in Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant.Steel toe shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant.Travel Requirements: 5-10%. Including customer and vendor visits. Physical Demands: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status prior to employment.Note that we maintain a drug-free workplace, and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory results of a drug & background screen