3rd Shift Plant Supervisor — Lead Safety & Efficiency

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, +

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and vacation time

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a skilled manufacturing supervisor for Plant 10 – Whitehall Casting Operations. This role leads the production team, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while optimizing staffing and processes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with TPM, Synchronous Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts. Competitive benefits and a path for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience.
• 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.
• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate the manufacturing workforce to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently.
• Plan and manage staffing, vacations, overtime, leaves, and performance appraisals.
• Provide training and mentoring to new Supervisors; supervise and develop teams.
• Ensure EHS rules are known, understood, and followed; promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and manage relations with union officials.
• Schedule production and work teams; review reports to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods to improve operations and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TPM

Synchronous Mfg.

Kaizen Concepts

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a skilled manufacturing supervisor for Plant 10 – Whitehall Casting Operations. This role leads the production team, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while optimizing staffing and processes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with TPM, Synchronous Manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts. Competitive benefits and a path for professional growth are offered.