Production Supervisor - HSC

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:

• The Production Supervisor is required to follow all Howmet safety regulations, work rules and all departmental specific requirements.
• The HSC Production Supervisor will record data either manually or by computer as required. Examines castings and products at various stages of processing procedures for conformance to both internal and external specifications.
• Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs and directs workers to adjust or repair. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Explains company policies to employees and assures compliance to EHS responsibilities.
• Conducts employee training, practices incident prevention techniques, facilitates between Managers, EHS resources, employees and conducts self-inspections with verification regarding compliance.
• Explains specifications, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, provides requisitions for, and inspects materials. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Establishes project plans and coordinates activities for continuous improvement initiatives. Makes recommendations for employee status (hiring / terminations and promotions of employees.
• 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.
• Responsible for training and mentoring team leaders for their individual development. Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Maintains measurement/metrics for departmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/G.E.D.
• This position requires a minimum of three-years related manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business or Management related field.