Production Supervisor (Metal Cells 1st shift) - IGT

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA

2d • $80,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing leadership in manufacturing excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of responsible areas’ performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow). Supervises and coordinates activities of team leaders and workers engaged in production. Establishes and coordinates departmental activities to meet objectives to coincide with plant goals and business metrics.

Requirements

• This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/G.E.D.
• One year of manufacturing leadership experience.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ manufacturing experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Howmet safety regulations, work rules and all departmental specific requirements.
• Record data either manually or by computer as required.
• Examine castings and products at various stages of processing procedures for conformance to both internal and external specifications.
• Observe machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs and directs workers to adjust or repair.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Explain company policies to employees and assure compliance with EHS responsibilities.
• Conduct employee training, practice incident prevention techniques, facilitate between Managers, EHS resources, employees and conduct self-inspections with verification regarding compliance.
• Explain specifications, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Estimate, provide requisitions for, and inspect materials.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Establish project plans and coordinate activities for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make recommendations for employee status (hiring / terminations and promotions of employees).
• Resolve grievances and employee relations issues as they arise.
• Complete performance evaluations on his/her employees as required.
• Administer employee corrective action for his/her employees.
• Responsible for training and mentoring team leaders for their individual development.
• Comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Maintain measurement/metrics for departmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED