Production Supervisor- Heat Treat, 2nd Shift

Howmet Aerospace; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Fastening Systems in Fullerton, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor- Heat Treat, 2nd Shift to lead daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving productivity improvements.

The role emphasizes visible leadership, coaching, attendance and staffing, and development of future supervisors within the Howmet Business System. Candidates should be prepared to manage lean initiatives and sustain 5S standards on the floor.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and productivity goals.
• Supervise hourly employees and manage staffing and timekeeping.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Multi-tasking

Public speaking

Job description

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor- Heat Treat, 2nd Shift for our Fullerton, CA site.

Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to safely achieve production, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives while developing a highly engaged and capable workforce.

This position provides visible leadership on the shop floor through active supervision, coaching, employee development, problem solving, and operational execution. The Production Supervisor is accountable for workforce management, operational performance, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with all company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and operational excellence through the Howmet Business System.

Essential Functions

• Provide visible leadership through a consistent presence on the shop floor (Gemba), reinforcing safety, quality, productivity, standard work, and employee engagement.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop employees to achieve individual and team performance objectives.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Promote positive employee relations through timely coaching, performance feedback, recognition, and corrective actions when appropriate.
• Manage attendance, timekeeping, overtime, vacations, staffing levels, and daily workforce allocation.
• Ensure employees comply with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Develop future leaders by coaching Lead Persons and high-potential employees while supporting succession planning.
• Lead daily manufacturing activities to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity objectives.
• Execute production schedules while ensuring customer quality and on-time delivery requirements are achieved.
• Monitor production flow and proactively remove operational barriers impacting performance.
• Identify, elevate, and support resolution of production bottlenecks using lean manufacturing and Theory of Constraints principles.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks to monitor performance, reinforce expectations, and ensure operational discipline.
• Development workforce capability through training, cross-training, skills assessments, qualification management, and succession planning to ensure operational flexibility and business continuity.
• Ensure employees maintain required operational training, certifications, and qualifications while partnering with HR, EHS, and Quality to address compliance gaps.
• Identify skill gaps and implement development plan that improve workforce capability, flexibility, and operational performance.
• Promote cross-training strategies to reduce operational bottlenecks, improve staffing flexibility, and support business continuity.
• Prepare daily production reports and participate in Daily Management meetings.
• Establish daily production and quality objectives with the Operations Manager and monitor execution throughout the shift.
• Monitor staffing levels, absenteeism, overtime utilization, and workforce productivity to optimize labor resources while supporting operational requirements.
• Complete daily timekeeping and payroll-related activities accurately and timely.
• Coordinate shift schedules and approve overtime, vacations, and other administrative requests in accordance with Howmet guidelines.
• Ensure employees take required meal and rest breaks in compliance with company policy and applicable labor regulations.
• Support short- and long-term capacity and resource planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Howmet Business Systems, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Promote employee involvement in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Support waste elimination, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and sustain 5S throughout assigned areas.
• Promote and maintain a safe workplace by ensuring compliance with all EHS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Immediately address unsafe conditions and behaviors while reinforcing a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure employees utilize required PPE and follow established work instructions and safe operating procedures.
• Perform all duties in a manner that protects employees, customers, company assets, and the environment.
• Directly supervise hourly employees within the assigned manufacturing area.
• Responsible for employee recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, corrective action, scheduling, workforce development, and succession planning in accordance with Howmet policies.

Essential Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of manageme