Processing Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace•Brea, CA

2h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Processing Ops Supervisor oversees daily operational activities, manages teams, ensures process compliance, and drives efficiency and quality in production or service delivery. This is a 1st shift role, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing at least 20+ employees in a manufacturing setting including performance management responsibility.
Organizational and planning skills to coordinate resources and workflows under dynamic conditions.
Technical knowledge relevant to the specific operational area, such as production processes, equipment, or service protocols.
Compliance awareness to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising and coordinating the workflow within a specific operational area.
Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising staff to ensure productivity and adequate staffing levels.
Planning and allocating tasks and resources to meet production goals.
Monitoring operational processes to ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
Ensuring products or services meet established quality standards and customer expectations, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing reports on output, attendance, and incidents, and using data to make informed decisions.
Addressing employee issues and taking appropriate corrective action where needed.
Identifying bottlenecks, operational issues, or inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve processes and reduce waste or risk.
Acting as a liaison between management and frontline staff, conducting briefings, and ensuring smooth information flow regarding priorities, safety, and operational changes.
Flexing employees across different areas to ensure proper HC is allocated in bottleneck areas and ensuring proper level of overtime is assigned to meet department goals.
Attending Gemba walks with management team to escalate concerns.