Manufacturing Area Leader - Guide 20+ Operators On-site

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance from Day One

Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan (3% +

3% Company contribution

100% match on employee contributions

13 Company-Paid Holidays

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a manufacturing supervisor in Laporte, IN to lead a team of 20–25 hourly employees, ensure safety and productivity, and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor.

You will coach operators, enforce work instructions, and maintain metrics and daily expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent supervisory experience, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution and 3 years supervisory experience (any industry).
• Minimum 5 years supervising direct reports 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.
• 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

• Follow Howmet’s Safety Regulation and Work Rules Handbook along with all department specific safety requirements.
• Prioritize, guide, and facilitate the activities of the manufacturing function to meet department goals, initiatives and requirements.
• Achieve servant leadership and consistent in-the-moment problem solving for shop floor operators, removing barriers for us to have productive employees, supporting team to keep employees engaged in eliminating downtime and increasing Fully Productive Hours.
• Create an environment for the hourly workforce to feel supported and empowered, with the tools/instructions they need daily to be successful.
• Oversee the development of standard policies, procedures, and practices to ensure customer requirements are embodied in the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years supervisory experience

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a manufacturing supervisor in Laporte, IN to lead a team of 20–25 hourly employees, ensure safety and productivity, and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor.

You will coach operators, enforce work instructions, and maintain metrics and daily expectations. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent supervisory experience, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.