Production Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or Business.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, such as open die forging.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, delegate, and maintain progress on key deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including people outside the candidate’s direct supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, systems-thinking, project-management, and team-building abilities.
• Knowledge and experience applying lean manufacturing to operations work.
• Experience supervising employees in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all EHS policies are followed.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions to meet goals.
• Identify and implement improvement plans.
• Solve problems to their root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate effectively with others within and outside the work group.
• Maintain production and related quality assurance records.
• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to people in the assigned area.
• Manage employee and labor relations, including contract administration, grievance handling, and day-to-day employee complaints and issues.
• Meet or exceed production goals, including monitoring output, safety, on-time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.
• Direct implementation of Howmet Aerospace Business System lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow, and TPM improvements.
• Own cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee clocking-in and clocking-out procedures for supervised hourly craftspeople to ensure HR receives accurate information for timely pay.
• Create and submit product orders for operational expense items based on departmental needs to support continuous operations with minimal interference.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits, 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, subject to applicable policies and eligibility.
• 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).