Production Supervisor/CNC Programmer

Howmet Aerospace•City of Rochester, NY

2d•$70,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Production Supervisor/CNC Programmer for its Rochester, New York team. This position provides leadership in manufacturing excellence and is responsible for customer satisfaction, quality, continuous improvement, and performance measurement across safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The supervisor coordinates team leads and production workers and establishes activities that meet plant goals and business metrics. The role combines CNC programming and machining support with production leadership. It involves optimizing cycle times while maintaining dimensional integrity, troubleshooting machining issues, revising programs to improve yield and reduce scrap, and guiding and training CNC Machinists and Setup Technicians. The supervisor also supports quality resolution, program documentation and revision control, lean manufacturing, safety and compliance, production scheduling, employee engagement, cost reduction, and process standardization. The position offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a stated salary range of $70,000–$110,000, depending on experience. Howmet describes a competitive rewards package that includes health coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in CNC Programming, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience programming CNC turning machines.
Knowledge of M and G code.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering documents.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or another related technical field.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma techniques, or other approved continuous improvement tools or methodologies.
High attention to detail and quality, with the ability to work in a fast-paced aerospace production environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Basic 6S knowledge.
Experience machining aerospace fittings or tight-tolerance components.
Strong understanding of GD&T.
Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems, First Article Inspection (AS9102), and NADCAP requirements, if applicable.
Strong collaboration and communication skills and a process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Optimize cycle times while maintaining dimensional integrity and requirements.
Troubleshoot machining issues and revise programs to improve yield and reduce scrap.
Collaborate with Quality to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical guidance and training to CNC Machinists and Setup Technicians.
Maintain program documentation, revision control, and backup systems.
Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and company policies; follow Howmet safety regulations, work rules, HR policies, and specific requirements.
Promote an ownership culture of safety, compliance, and awareness, along with quality ownership, respect for the product, and a “STOP” culture.
Understand constraint management and OEE, and apply techniques to improve operations and eliminate waste.
Assign work to meet production schedules.
Develop and implement strategic plans, team goals, and objectives aligned with plant objectives.
Drive 6S and eliminate waste throughout assigned areas.
Lead continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and efficiency efforts.
Create an environment that fosters employee engagement.
Drive cost reductions to improve profitability.
Identify opportunities for enhancement and make improvement suggestions to management.
Support process simplification and standardization to enhance effectiveness.
Identify and remove obstacles to productivity at individual and systemic levels; inspire and equip employees to perform.
Manage time efficiently and align people and resources with demand and forecast needs.
Hold employees accountable while delegating ownership.
Communicate openly and regularly, maintaining information flow, and remain visible on the manufacturing floor.
Find efficiencies and gains, solicit and implement ideas, and invite improvements.
Handle escalations objectively and turn difficult situations into opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
5% annual target performance pay.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a 6% company match plus an additional 3% employer contribution, for a maximum total of 9% annually.
Paid time off and vacation time.
11 paid holidays per year.
Employee life insurance and disability coverage.
Paid parental leave of up to three weeks at 100% pay for parental bonding after the birth or adoption of a child.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
Adoption assistance programs.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.