Safety/Continuous Improvement Specialist

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.

Fosters, directly and indirectly, by action, example and training, a comprehensive safety program. Monitors potential health and safety conditions of the workplace; identifies problems, recommends solutions, and ensures that the on-going safety system is corrected to incorporate the changes. Developing methodologies, projects and metrics for enterprise-wide incorporation; and partners with site and Divisional leadership to establish and drive programs and metrics to achieve business objectives.

Safety Primary Responsibility:

• Develops and audits safety procedures, practices and activities that support business goals and objectives
• Implements, through supervisors and managers, an effective safety performance tracking and measurement system. Collaborates on a scheduled basis with management/departments to interpret the results and effects of the corrective actions
• Leads line supervision and Safety team members in the development of required revisions to existing procedures, rules and regulations
• Keeps abreast of technical developments and OSHA related regulations that affect the safety considerations for operations. Incorporates new information into existing operations, where applicable
• Leads the review of all incidents. Responsible for effective operations record keeping and OSHA document compliance, and working with Workers Compensation and management to mitigate future incidents
• Consults with Engineering and Maintenance departments on major plans and specifications for new or proposed changes in process, equipment or methods and reviews for compliance with safety standards before acceptance or use
• Collaborates with supervision in the administration of the Light Duty Work Program and in the assignment of eligible employees in accordance with established practices
• Drives safety requirements to Engineering and Maintenance departments regarding outside contractor's safety requirements
• Maintains knowledge of the Corporate Loss Control Program, manuals, rules and regulations and in proper communication of such programs, rules and regulations
• Assists and advises supervisory staff in proper administration of the Corporate Loss Control Program, including, but not limited to:
• Discusses complaints and suggestions received in writing relating to safety conditions with the affected supervision
• By observation of physical conditions and work practices, detects lack of conformity with the Loss Control Program and drives the corrective action with supervision
• Provides technical training on observing unsafe acts to management and supervision and monitors the training effectiveness

Continuous Improvement Accountability:

• Coach teach and lead techniques to the leadership and business teams to drive improvement in organization. Develop mentoring of senior and high potential leadership to assure tools are understood and utilized in daily activities.
• Lead standardized 6S programs and assure sites have personnel and programs to achieve objectives.
• Develop programs with regular report outs of metrics and independent audits to assure compliance for Continuous Improvement programs.
• Develop and populate a Project Library that can be accessed for leveraged learning over the sites. Establish knowledge-based web site to encourage and maximize leveraged learning across the business.
• Establish models that can be standardized, leveraged, and utilized as best practices to increase lessons learned, and expedite incorporation of best practices.
• Works collaboratively with various departments, personnel and all aspects of the PCC SWC leadership to implement continuous improvements, strategies and tactics directly and indirectly.
• Provides clear and strategic direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
• Executes with excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Leads Change and Innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements improvements, gather the ideas of others, demonstrates appropriate judgment about which ideas will work.
• Coaches and Develops Others - Develops and cares about employees, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
• Communicates Effectively - Communicates clearly, is approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, seeks feedback, articulates clearly, and actively listens.
• Performs and completes other tasks and duties as directed or assigned.

Required Skill and Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 8-10 years of related and progressively more complex experience.
• Large-scale and/or multi-site project management experience, including defining project scope, planning activities, and managing completion.
• Preferred Certifications