Supervisor - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall Township is seeking a manufacturing leader to direct and motivate a production workforce. The role requires at least 3 years of leadership experience, focusing on scheduling, compliance with EHS standards, and training new supervisors.

The candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a preference for backgrounds in manufacturing. A commitment to continuous improvement and safety is essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience required.
• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of TPM, synchronous manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs and motivates a manufacturing workforce.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Maintains compliance with company policies and EHS rules.
• Provides training and mentoring to new supervisors.
• Prepares and analyzes production documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Technical orientation

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Off‑shift position located within Plant 3. This role directs and motivates a manufacturing workforce to produce high‑quality product efficiently and safely, ensuring scheduling meets business and customer needs.

Job Roles

• Anticipation – asks questions to understand the needs of multiple stakeholder groups; prepares operations for optimal execution; contributes as a strategic partner in planning.
• Reliability – leads by example; provides goal and measurement information to others; facilitates a safe environment; works effectively within bargaining unit contract parameters.
• Optimizer – improves processes; executes production for maximal output; eliminates waste; increases quality; aligns activity and resources to desired outcomes; sets others up for success.
• Facilitator – interacts with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels; furnishes accurate instructions; acts as liaison between planning, management, and execution.
• Responsiveness – deals effectively with the unforeseen; modifies labor schedule or other variables as needed based on circumstances.
• Influence – delegates effectively; explains the “why” behind recommendations or directives; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; handles conflict and change effectively.
• Organization and structure – plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; makes contingency plans.
• Observation – observes performance; enables accuracy in scheduling, quality in production, and customer relationships; makes recommendations based on patterns and data; monitors for feedback and communicates findings; acts on physical and personnel observations.
• Ownership – accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an effective team; plans and holds meetings, prepares and conducts performance appraisals, manages staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves), assists with career development, approves time and attendance, and prioritizes work assignments.
• Provides effective feedback, both positive and negative, and maintains documentation for disciplinary actions.
• Provides training and mentoring to new supervisors.
• Directs training and orientation to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, improves work performance, and acquaints employees with company policies and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement; interfaces between management and union officials; handles grievances.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Schedules production and work teams.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
• Implements ABS principles and initiatives and leads the 6S program.
• Interacts with employees and other departments to manage product flow through the operation.
• Maintains inventories, as applicable.
• Creates total awareness among employees of company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives; enforces compliance and serves as a resource for information and questions.
• Responds to emergencies; assists in troubleshooting production problems; investigates and analyzes; initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
• Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (e.g., production reports, log sheets).
• Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures to improve operations, reduce operating costs, and enhance utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements to machine and equipment conditions.
• Performs safety audits; facilitates the 6S audit program.
• Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with TPM, synchronous manufacturing, and Kaizen concepts.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels; strong team building, interpersonal skills; ability to handle multiple tasks; technically oriented.
• Energetic, self‑starter; promotes and implements change; strong PC, telephone, and organizational skills; fosters a continuous improvement atmosphere.

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.

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