Production Supervisor

Arconic; La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel < 25%

Job summary

Arconic in La Fayette, KY seeks a first-level supervisor to guide a production team, ensuring safe and efficient operations while achieving daily targets. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and effective leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will monitor performance, drive root-cause problem solving, manage labor relations, and communicate across departments. Relocation assistance is available, with travel <25% as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production environment.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires access to controlled technology and US government eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement improvement plans.
• Drive root-cause problem solving to prevent recurrence.
• Champion safety initiatives and maintain compliance standards.
• Communicate effectively across teams and departments.
• Manage labor relations and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Maintain visual management systems and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Labor relations

Visual management

Export controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Provide Impact: Be the first level of leadership, guiding your team to meet production goals and deliver exceptional results.

Grow: Opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance within a global organization.

Collaborate and Improve: Work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and problem-solving.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor performance, identify gaps, and implement improvement plans.
• Drive root-cause problem solving to prevent recurrence.
• Champion safety initiatives and maintain compliance standards.
• Communicate effectively across teams and departments.
• Manage labor relations and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Maintain visual management systems and ensure operational excellence.

Also note:

• Relocation assistance is available
• Travel less than 25%

You have: (required)

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production environment.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Experience working with aluminum or steel
• Supervising union employees

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Arconic Corporation

is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity :

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future :

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together :

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty :

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence :

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value :

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

This position is subject to Export Control Law:

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

United States EEO Statement:

Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.