SUPERVISOR - 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace • Morristown, TN

8d

About The Position

The Supervisor oversees manufacturing operations and production employees, implementing departmental policies and procedures and ensuring adherence to company directives, safety requirements, production goals, and quality standards. The role coordinates with plant, engineering, finance, manufacturing, operations, quality, maintenance, and other support functions to maintain effective processes and meet production commitments.

The Supervisor establishes production targets, monitors daily management metrics, distributes production orders, coordinates priorities and workflow, and manages labor, assets, and materials to meet schedules and absorption targets. The position leads efforts to reduce rework and scrap, improve overall equipment effectiveness, and deliver cost reductions through Kaizen, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives. It also supports project execution, resolves operational issues, inspects equipment, and audits work practices and processes.

The role directly supervises production employees, including hiring participation, orientation, training, work assignment, performance feedback, recognition, discipline, staffing, time approval, and career development. It maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and serves as an interface between management and union officials, including handling grievances. The position promotes environmental, health, and safety initiatives and ensures employees understand applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 7 years of supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong, proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production orders, safety, operating, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
• Must work a full-time schedule and overtime as required.
• Problem-solving skills, good communication skills, and ability to work with others.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Employment is conditioned upon the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and enforce departmental policies and procedures, addressing non-compliance promptly.
• Oversee adherence to departmental procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production targets using production planning provided through SIOP.
• Collect and maintain production data and metrics on daily management boards, and provide the manager with needed corrective actions when targets are missed.
• Lead rework and scrap reduction teams and collaborate across departments on systemic corrective actions to reduce costs from non-conforming products.
• Lead Kaizen and TPM events to improve OEE and reduce costs.
• Review and distribute production orders to meet production schedules, quantities, and product specifications.
• Stage production priorities in work centers and coordinate flow in accordance with dispatch reports and critical priority lists.
• Manage labor, assets, and materials to meet absorption targets.
• Use operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure products meet production and quality specifications.
• Assist the manager in resolving operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Collaborate with project team leaders, engineering, and maintenance to complete projects by deadlines.
• Provide support to other departments throughout the organization as needed.
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety, operating performance, and optimum utilization.
• Audit workers and processes for compliance with standards and provide feedback to employees and the manager.
• Directly supervise production employees, including orientation, training, work planning and assignment, performance appraisal, recognition, problem resolution, and discipline in accordance with company policy.
• Plan and hold team meetings; conduct performance appraisals as appropriate; manage staffing, vacations, overtime, and leaves; support employee development; approve time and attendance; and prioritize assignments.
• Participate in interviews for open manufacturing positions.
• Provide positive and corrective feedback and maintain appropriate documentation of disciplinary actions.
• Direct employee training and orientation to ensure understanding of EHS rules, company policies, procedures, and job expectations.
• Maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, interface between management and union officials, and handle grievances.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Promote EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager