Production Supervisor - HSC

Job Info

Job Identification

115374

Job Category

Operations

Posting Date

12 / 12 / 2025, 08 : 31 PM

Locations

One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US

(On-site)

Job Schedule

Full time

Export-Controlled Data

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet : Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant / location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary :

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.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities :

Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.

Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.

Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.

Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.

Schedules production and work teams.

Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.

Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.

Maintains inventories, as applicable.

Creates total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.

Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.

Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc.).

Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.

Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.

Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.

Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 5S audit program.

Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.

Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Establishes project plans and coordinates activities for continuous improvement initiatives.

Resolves grievances and employee relations issues as they arise. Completes performance evaluations on his / her employees as required. Administers employee corrective action for his / her employees.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma / G.E.D.

Three years' manufacturing experience in a leadership role

Must be able to provide documentation in the original form establishing both your identity and your employment eligibility in the U.S.

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully attain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management field preferred.

Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts.

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented.

Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report . Follow : LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com