Production Supervisor- Plate Mill

Arconic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly team members in a 12-hour shift environment, with day/night rotation every 3-4 months. The role focuses on safe, productive production of metal while applying Arconic Business System (ABS) principles to reduce waste and improve flow.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality and delivery performance, coaching employees toward measurable results, and prioritizing craft work to resolve equipment issues across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Access to controlled technology per ITAR/Export regulations may be required.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to hourly team members to meet production requirements.
• Ensure a safe, productive environment and foster a positive work culture.
• Lead continuous improvement under Arconic Business System (ABS) principles.
• Coordinate with Area Manager to resolve equipment issues across shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred (Engineering/Leadership/Technical)

Job description

The Production Supervisor is accountable for providing leadership and direction to hourly team members to meet business requirements for the efficient production of metal in an Arconic Business Systems (i.e. Lean manufacturing) as teams are growing and developing. Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible to ensure a safe, productive environment and foster a positive work environment by helping team members learn, grow and develop.

This position will work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm or 6pm-6am) and will require a rotation from day to night (and vice versa) schedule approximately every 3-4 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product is produced with superior quality, improved recovery, reliable and consistent delivery performance and rapid problem solving
• Accomplish business objectives in accordance with the principles of the Arconic Business System (ABS)
• Coach employees in a manner that moves the organization toward accomplishing the target condition: results can be measured; projects eliminate waste, secure flow, and create a visual factory; and employees demonstrate high levels of engagement as teams develop and grow
• Provide process direction and prioritization to craft employees on off-shifts to resolve equipment issues, as needed.

Qualifications

You have (required):

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
• Employees 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.

Exceptional candidates also have (preferred):

• Associates Degree preferred in Engineering, Leadership or technical field from an accredited institution
• Specialized, vocational, or technical training courses (such as: apprenticeships, Journeyman licensure, etc.)
• 2 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 or more years of experience in a union environment