Production Supervisor (Casting ) - IGT

Howmet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing excellence and ensure continuous improvement in quality and productivity. You will oversee team leaders, maintain records, conduct training, and resolve work issues.

This role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of leadership experience in manufacturing. The position is on-site with an emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Access to export-controlled items is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of team leaders and workers.
• Conduct employee training and facilitate compliance meetings.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Analyze and resolve work problems.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Problem-solving

Team training

Safety and compliance

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

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

Job description

Location

One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)

Job Summary

Howmet Aerospace headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions. The role is to provide leadership in manufacturing excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of performance metrics (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow). The Production Supervisor will supervise and coordinate activities of team leaders and workers, establish departmental activities to meet plant goals and business metrics.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• The Production Supervisor is required to follow all Howmet safety regulations, work rules and all departmental specific requirements.
• The IGT Production Supervisor records data manually or by computer as required; examines castings and products at various stages for conformance to internal and external specifications.
• Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs; directs workers to make adjustments or repairs. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements, explains company policies to employees and assures compliance to EHS responsibilities.
• Conducts employee training, practices incident prevention techniques, facilitates meetings between managers, EHS resources, employees, and conducts self-inspections with verification regarding compliance.
• Explains specifications, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties; establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product; suggests changes in working conditions and equipment to increase efficiency.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems; initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, provides requisitions for, and inspects materials; confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Establishes project plans and coordinates activities for continuous improvement initiatives; makes recommendations for employee status (hiring/termination and promotions).
• Resolves grievances and employee relations issues as they arise; completes performance evaluations on employees as required; administers employee corrective action.
• Responsible for training and mentoring team leaders for individual development; must comply with attendance policies and guidelines, including occasional overtime.
• Maintains measurement/metrics for departmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma/G.E.D.
• One year of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; 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.

Experience

• Three years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Management field preferred.

Equal Employment 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.

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