Tooling Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Tooling Manufacturing Supervisor at our Engines Products - Cleveland Operations Tempcraft facility located at 3960 S. Marginal Rd. in Cleveland. The supervisor role is the first level of authority in the Tooling Business Center providing leadership, coaching and clear direction to ensure people are working safely, meeting customer demand, solving problems, eliminating waste and meeting goals.

This is a 1^st shift position working Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; flexibility and availability to adjust hours will be needed, including weekends. The Operations Manager is able and willing to work with the candidate of choice to ensure there is a good work-life balance.

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation.

• Directs assigned areas in the manufacturing, processing, or support areas to meet customer quality, output, and on-time delivery.
• Prepares daily production reports and attends department daily production meeting at Daily Management board.
• Setting, in concurrence with the Operations Manager, the daily production and quality goals and ensures that these goals are achieved for the assigned areas
• Completes timekeeping requirements for assigned hourly associates on a daily basis
• Schedules associates shifts, approves overtime, vacations, and other personnel administrative requests with manager approval
• Ensures associates are taking all breaks and lunches within the required time period
• Analysis and planning of short- and long-term department requirements
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure short- and long-term goals and deadlines are accomplished
• Walks shop floor to ensure all associates are maintaining productivity standards
• Employee relations: promoting teamwork, coaching, and counseling associates
• Ensures associates are in compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Coaches associates in their continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure all Environmental and Safety policies are followed
• Monitor material inventory and work with Procurement to ensure material flow supports production schedules

• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to associates in assigned area
• Work with the Team Leads to develop and execute training plans for all operators to ensure they have the skills needed to do their jobs and are sufficiently cross trained to optimize resource usage safely and correctly
• Direct the implementation of Howmet Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow and TMP improvements

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 5 years management and/or supervisor 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
• Experience in the investment casting industry
• Supervision/leadership experience in a tool and die manufacturing shop
• Leadership/supervision with regards to CNC equipment
• Die assembly experience in the wax and plastic injection processes
• Experience with lathes, wire EDM, CNC machining

Due to ITAR restrictions, applicants must be US citizens or have permanent resident status.