Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Forge Plant (On-Site)

Howmet Aerospace; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities on assigned shifts. The role focuses on safe maintenance, repair or replacement of equipment to maximize production quality and quantity.

The position requires a B.S. in a related field, ITAR eligibility, and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, with strong knowledge of planning, CMMS, and Microsoft Office. On-site work with full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• ITAR eligibility; U.S. person status required by export controls.
• Employees must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Preferred: 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Executes the plant maintenance program for assigned shift with emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Monitors spare parts and maintenance supplies; initiates reordering and ensures procedures are followed.
• Maintains and repairs maintenance shop equipment and reports asset status to management.
• Assists in establishing/maintaining a CMMS for work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history; trains staff.
• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and recommends improvements to plant operations and maintenance issues.
• Supervises shift personnel and develops subordinates through mentoring, training and feedback.
• Ensures technicians are trained, equipped, and motivated; maintains regular communication on maintenance issues.
• Assists with hiring and identifies human capital needs; conducts hourly performance reviews.
• Maintains and updates operating/training manuals; ensures SOPs are current.
• Reviews equipment operation to minimize downtime and coordinates improvement projects.
• Tracks key metrics such as asset utilization and PM compliance; manages maintenance costs.
• Maintains safety policies; ensures regulatory compliance and enforces safety programs.
• Coordinates maintenance with Plant Operations and other departments.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Supervisory leadership

Safety compliance

Education

B.S. in Business Administration

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance activities on assigned shifts. The role focuses on safe maintenance, repair or replacement of equipment to maximize production quality and quantity.

The position requires a B.S. in a related field, ITAR eligibility, and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, with strong knowledge of planning, CMMS, and Microsoft Office. On-site work with full-time schedule.