Production Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vison

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

6% company match, plus 3%

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Employee Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Structures Systems, a forging facility, located at 1600 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, OH, is seeking an Operations Supervisor. You will lead the hourly workforce, ensure safety, meet production goals, and coordinate with schedulers and vendors to maintain smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, or Business; strong communication and interpersonal skills; problem solving and lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach hourly workforce to operate safely, meet customer demands, and achieve goals.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions; drive root-cause problem solving.
• Oversee EHS compliance, production records, and shift coordination with planners and vendors.

Skills

People management

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

• Locations 1600 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44105, US (On-site)
• 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

Howmet Aerospace Structures Systems, a forging facility located at 1600 Harvard Ave., is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join its Operations Department. Under the direction of an Area Manager, this position is the first level of authority in the workplace by providing leadership, coaching, and clear direction to ensure that the hourly workforce is working safely, meeting customer demands, solving problems, eliminating waste, and meeting goals. Direct reports include the incumbent’s respective area’s and shift’s hourly reports. The incumbent communicates with all levels of personnel and management in the Operations and EHS Departments, as well as with the respective plant’s production scheduler and planner. Externally, they communicate with vendors.

Accountability Objectives

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that all EHS policies are followed.
• Monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions to meet goals.
• Identifying and implementing improvement plans.
• Solving problems to their root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Communicating with others effectively within and outside the work group.
• Maintaining all production and related quality assurance records.
• Providing leadership, direction, and motivation to people in assigned area.
• Managing employee and labor relations effectively including contract administration, grievance handling and day-to-day employee complaints/issues.
• Meeting or exceeding production goals, which includes monitoring output, safety, on time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.
• Directing the implementation of Howmet Aerospace Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow, and TPM improvements.
• Owning cost savings initiatives (degree implementation).
• Overseeing the clocking in and out procedures for all hourly crafts persons under their supervision to ensure that the HR Department receives the right information to pay employees correctly and on-time.
• Creating and submitting product orders for operational expense items based on departmental need to ensure the continual operation of the department with minimal operational interference.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:

• A High School Diploma or GED, from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 year of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution, in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, or Business.
• The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.
• A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.
• Knowledge and experience in applying lean manufacturing to operations work.

Let Your Career Take Flight at Howmet Aerospace!

We recognize and reward our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package. This position offers:

Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

6% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 9% annually

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 paid holidays per year

Employee Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)

Working Conditions

This position involves varying degrees of exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in a shared work environment, divided between the shop floor and an atypical interior workspace. While not regularly exposed to hazardous materials, the potential to encounter such hazards requires wearing chemical resistant protective wear as necessary. This position does, however, require wearing full PPE always to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires heavy physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time.

This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule, which includes working the occasional weekend, as requested.

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.