Logistics Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, &-d

401k matching

Paid holidays & vacation

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving, and logistics functions, ensuring timely, accurate delivery of goods. You will lead the warehouse team, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize material flow and on-time delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in logistics/manufacturing leadership, strong English communication, and the ability to manage schedules, costs, and quality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience working in a logistics and/or manufacturing operations role.
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written, to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Supervises logistics team; plans meetings, performance appraisals, staffing, and time/attendance.
• Leads shipping, receiving, inventory, and material flow; coordinates with operations on material releases.
• Collaborates with management, operations engineering, quality, HR on goals, timelines, and outcomes.
• Plans and implements new methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Monitors inventories to meet production needs.
• Responds to emergencies and troubleshoots production issues.
• Performs safety audits and 6S program facilitation.
• Assists with budget and goal setting for the operation.
• Ensures compliance with company and EHS rules.
• Anticipates stakeholder needs and optimizes scheduling and resources.
• Maintains accountability and drives continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data 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

Responsibilities

The Logistics Supervisoris responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to the shipping, receiving, and logistics functions to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods. The role requires close collaboration with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Planning to optimize the flow of materials and products while maintaining high standards of service and efficiency. This role will also manage the warehouse team, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.

• Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Manage and lead the shipping, receiving, inventory, and material‑flow throughout the department and coordinate with operations regarding material releases for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders (management, operations engineering, quality and HR) on business goals, timelines and outcomes and schedule/delegate tasks to ensure OTD and quality processing of products for the business.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Monitor and maintains inventories level to ensure the production needs are met.
• Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes.Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all company and EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Anticipation--asks questions to understand needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operation for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner to planning process
• Reliability--leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates safe environment; works effectively within parameters of bargaining unit contract
• Optimizer--improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success
• Facilitator--interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions to others; acts as liaison between planning, management and execution elements of the business
• Responsiveness--deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances
• Influence-- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the “why” behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively
• Organization and structure--plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans
• Observation--sees and hears through the lens of performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production and relationship with customers; makes recommendations and changes based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; sees physical and personnel issues and acts on observations; has a “finger on the pulse” of what occurs within the plant
• Ownership--accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school displume or GED from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience working in a logistics and/or manufacturing operations role.
• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior leadership experience in logistics, shipping, and receiving processes.
• 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.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.