Production Supervisor - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift at the Winsted, CT location. The role involves supervising shop floor personnel, coordinating staffing, and driving quality and productivity improvements.

Shifts available: 1st and 3rd. ITAR compliance and safety policies are essential. Responsibilities include leading teams, conducting performance appraisals, managing training, and collaborating with engineering to reduce costs and optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a high level of expectancy with peers and subordinates.
• Effective communication with support areas.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Knowledge of certified operator program.
• Familiarity with computer applications.
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop floor personnel; plan, conduct performance appraisals, manage staffing and attendance.
• Provide constructive feedback and document disciplinary actions.
• Train and orient staff to EHS rules and company policies.
• Review production reports and resolve operations, manufacturing, and maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve operations and support continuous improvement.
• Oversee ABS, EHS, and safety compliance in the manufacturing area.
• Follow Employee Handbook policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with other departments to manage material flow and scheduling.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Certified operator program

Computer skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Aerospace industry experience

Education

High School Diploma

AS or BS preferred

Job description

Production Supervisor - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift

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Job Info

• Job Identification 115658
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 01/08/2026, 04:58 PM
• Locations Winsted Indust Pk, 145 Price Rd, Winsted, CT, 06098, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• 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

Join our growing team and let your journey begin as a Production Supervisor in our Winsted, CT location Job Summary

Shifts available: 1st and 3rd

Job Summary

Production Supervisor position to provide supervision to the shop floor personnel to meet business objectives. Promote and implement quality, productivity, and ABS initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Supervises an effective team; including 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 labor transactions, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
• Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Work with engineering to improve overall operational effectiveness and support and implement continuous improvement activities and set-up reduction.
• SPA responsibilities over 1 or more EH&S functions.
• Overall implementation of ABS principles including housekeeping, cleanliness and safety compliance for the manufacturing area.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.
• Interacts with employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
• Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, and procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
• 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.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Plans, develops and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Support and assist employees with certified operator requirements.
• Record manufacturing/cell board data either manually or by computer as required.
• Identify cross training needs and support employee development.
• Ensure work instructions/quality procedures are available and being used.
• Familiarity and compliance with corporate and plant protocols including EHS, SOX, Ethics of business conduct, ABS, ASAT, ISO, and export control.
• Achieve EHS metrics as outlined annually.
• Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS programs and policies.
• Perform other duties as required to meet HCM business needs

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma
• AS or BS preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of expectancy with peers and subordinates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with support areas.
• Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills.
• Understand certified operator program.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer applications
• Experience:
• Previous Supervisory Experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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.

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.