Production Supervisor: Lead Lean Manufacturing & CI

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an IGT Production Supervisor in Hampton, VA to lead production teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, cycle time, and delivery. The role oversees team leaders and workers to meet plant goals and business metrics.

Responsibilities include data recording, scheduling, coaching, and implementing process improvements across departments, while maintaining EHS standards and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/G.E.D.
• One year of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 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.
• Three years’ manufacturing experience in a leadership role is preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management field preferred.

Responsibilities

• The IGT Production Supervisor is required to follow all Howmet safety regulations, work rules and all departmental specific requirements.
• The IGT Production Supervisor will record data either manually or by computer as required. Examine castings and products at various stages of processing procedures for conformance to both internal and external specifications.
• Observes machines and equipment for malfunction and orders adjustments or repairs and directs workers to adjust or repair.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Explains company policies to employees and assures compliance with EHS responsibilities.
• Conducts employee training, practices incident prevention techniques, facilitates 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.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• 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 / terminations and promotions of employees).
• Resolves grievances and employee relations issues as they arise.
• Completes performance evaluations on his/her employees as required.
• Administers employee corrective action for his/her employees.
• Responsible for training and mentoring team leaders for their individual development.
• Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Maintains measurement/metrics for departmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team supervision

Safety/regulatory compliance

Employee development

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

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

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an IGT Production Supervisor in Hampton, VA to lead production teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, cycle time, and delivery. The role oversees team leaders and workers to meet plant goals and business metrics.

Responsibilities include data recording, scheduling, coaching, and implementing process improvements across departments, while maintaining EHS standards and adherence to policies.