2nd Shift Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) in Tucson, AZ is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead the hourly workforce, coach teams, and drive safety, quality, and on-time production. You will report to the Operations Manager and coordinate with production schedulers while maintaining strong communication with EHS and other departments.

The role involves identifying bottlenecks, guiding root-cause problem solving, and ensuring staffing for shifts.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to employee involvement and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead workflow on the production floor to meet daily goals.
• Provide direction to meet company objectives.
• Identify gaps to increase throughput and reduce downtime.
• Lead plant teams in product and process improvements.
• Coach operators and assess performance.
• Monitor attendance and staffing for shifts.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping policy compliance.
• Address conflicts and perform progressive discipline as needed.
• Contribute to hiring decisions and incident investigations.
• Support manufacturing operations and supplier coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) in Tucson, AZ is looking for a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position is the first level of authority in the workplace by providing leadership, coaching, and clear direction to ensure that the hourly workforce is working safely, meeting customer demands, solving problems, eliminating waste, and meeting goals. Direct reports include the incumbent's respective area's and shift's hourly reports. The incumbent communicates with all levels of personnel and management in the Operations and EHS Departments, as well as with the respective plant's production scheduler and planner. Externally, they communicate with vendors.

2nd shift schedule: Monday - Friday; 2:30PM - 10:00PM

Roles and responsibilities:

• Assigns and leads workflow throughout the production floor to meet daily production goals
• Provides direction in order to meet company goals
• Identifies gaps and opportunities to increase throughput and prevent downtime or bottlenecks in production
• Actively leads production team in product and process improvement
• Solves problems to their root cases to prevent recurrence
• Perform reviews, assessments and feedback of operators' performance
• Reviews daily time and attendance tracking of employees; ensuring adequate staffing levels for shifts
• Facilitates compliance with company safety, housekeeping, attendance policies and practices
• Addresses interpersonal conflict issues with the team to maintain a professional work environment; performing counseling and progressive discipline as needed
• Troubleshoots manufacturing issues
• Provide direction to operators and make recommendations for coaching and counseling action
• Participates in hiring decisions regarding operators
• Investigates accidents or near misses that occur with the Safety Manager
• Perform other tasks as needed in support of manufacturing operations, customers and suppliers
• Helps to ensure that quality and safety standards for the department are adhered to and maintained
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as required
• Adheres to Howmet EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvements and other Company Policies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of five years experience in a manufacturing environment in a supervisory role.
• Must be familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee involvement, participative management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Employees 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. Persons status.
• ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refuge
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Business or a management-related field is preferred.
• Experienced with manufacturing of precision metal components preferred.