On-Site Production Supervisor – Manufacturing Excellence

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing excellence, drive customer satisfaction, and improve key metrics such as quality, productivity, and cycle time. You will supervise team leaders, coordinate activities, and ensure alignment with plant goals and business measures.

The role involves extensive data recording, process control, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. On-site position with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/G.E.D.
• One year of manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Howmet safety regulations, work rules and department requirements.
• Record data manually or by computer; examine castings/products for conformance to specs.
• Observe machines for malfunctions; adjust/repair; estimate worker hours; explain policies and ensure EHS compliance.
• Conduct employee training; practice incident prevention; coordinate with Managers/EHS; conduct self-inspections.
• Explain specifications and orders; assign duties; adjust procedures to meet schedules.
• Suggest measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality.
• Analyze and resolve work problems; motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Maintain time and production records; coordinate material requisitions; confer with supervisors.
• Establish project plans for continuous improvement; advise on hiring/terminations uses.
• Resolve grievances; complete performance evaluations; administer corrective action.
• Train and mentor team leaders; adhere to attendance policies and overtime rules.
• Maintain measurement/metrics for departmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Leadership experience

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing excellence, drive customer satisfaction, and improve key metrics such as quality, productivity, and cycle time. You will supervise team leaders, coordinate activities, and ensure alignment with plant goals and business measures.

The role involves extensive data recording, process control, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. On-site position with a focus on safety and operational efficiency.