Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Howmet Aerospace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations at our Houston facility. You will plan, monitor and optimize production while ensuring safety and on-time delivery across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience with SAP or MRP systems. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. This full-time role emphasizes continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years' supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Legal to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day production operations and plan/monitor results while ensuring safety.
• Provide leadership, direction and motivation to staff under supervision.
• Meet or exceed production goals including output, on-time delivery and people initiatives.
• Conduct training, performance appraisals and timely corrective action.
• Manage labor relations and scheduling, overtime, and timecards.
• Maintain production and related quality records and ensure compliance with EHS rules.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts (lean, 5S, standardized work, workflow).
• Review daily production reports and take corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

• Locations 7600 South Santa Fe, Houston, TX, 77061, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• 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

Essential Functions:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day operations and shall accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results while ensuring the safety of all personnel working in or around department on all assigned shifts.

Role and Responsibilities:

Responsible for directing, organizing and planning all day-to-day aspects of production.

Responsible for meeting or exceeding production goals including production output, safety, on time delivery, and people initiatives.

Provide leadership, direction and motivation to people under his supervision.

Conducts training, completes performance appraisals and initiates timely corrective action.

Effectively manage labor relations and conflict issues

Schedule and/or approve overtime, time-off requests, and daily timecards.

Maintain all production and related quality records.

Direct implementation of continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardize work, work balance and product flow.

Conducts regular operational audits to ensure that safety, quality, production, and housekeeping practices are followed as required

Identify, develop, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Review daily production reports and forms.

Monitor area performance and implement all required corrective action and solve problems to the root to prevent recurrence.

Support the Operations Manager in meeting department goals and objectives.

Support the Quality Management System.

Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment and ensures all environmental & safety policies are followed.

Effectively communicating with others within and outside the workgroup.

Own cost savings initiatives (degrees of implementation).

Perform administrative tasks as required.

Ability to read and react to verbal and non-verbal communication while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position.

Must be available to work all shifts and weekends / holidays as required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or advanced education preferred.

Supervisory experience with manufacturing and/or plant environment.

Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience with SAP and/or an MRP system a plus.

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.

Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems.

Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.

Good PC skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Office).

Excellent Communication and Presentation skills (written, verbal and non- verbal), ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.

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.