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Howmet Aerospace

Technical Operation Supervisor (maintenance and production) - 3rd shift

Howmet Aerospace, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Technical Operation Supervisor (maintenance and production) – 3rd shift Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting‑edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value.

Howmet Wheel Systems (HWS) is a business unit with a rich tradition and a bright future. We invented the forged wheel in 1948 and have remained the global leader in providing safe, strong, lightweight, and innovative aluminum transportation products ever since. ALCOA® Wheels are highly engineered products operating in challenging environments with significant product liability risk and wide diversity of end‑use applications ranging from passenger cars to heavy‑duty trucks to commercial and military vehicles. HWS employs 1,700 people at 14 locations worldwide and produces over 4 million aluminum wheels globally with annual sales more than $800 million. Our customers trust us to deliver a wide range of great looking and dependable products that improve fuel economy and increase payload to address their customer’s business needs. Our Commercial Vehicle Wheel products lead the world in market innovation and truck, trailer, and bus customers recognize our LVL ONE®, Dura‑Bright® and Ultra ONE® wheels as the current innovative products in this market.

Responsibilities

Knowledge and experience in applying lean manufacturing principles.

Demonstrated ability to train, develop and motivate subordinates.

Well‑developed communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills.

Accountable for supervising, scheduling and leading a group of employees to meet departmental goals.

Diagnose and assist in solving difficult maintenance and production problems and recurring malfunctions.

Support operating results through the management of subordinates with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery and delivery performance.

Ensure work is allocated fairly and clearly assigned to crew members; formulate and assign tasks within guidelines established by department management.

Ensure all Environmental & Safety policies are followed.

Monitor performance and implement corrective actions to meet goals.

Identify and implement improvement plans.

Effectively communicate with others within and outside the work group.

Maintain all production and related quality assurance records.

Provide leadership, direction and motivation to people in the assigned area.

Effectively manage employee and labor relations including contract administration, grievance handling and day‑to‑day employee complaints/issues.

Meet or exceed maintenance and production goals including production output, safety, on‑time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.

Daily reviews of maintenance employee’s route sheets and PMs, works with Maintenance Planner to create follow‑up work orders as needed.

Order repair parts as needed and assist with identifying replacements for obsolete parts.

Direct the implementation of Howmet Aerospace Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow and TPM improvements.

Own cost‑savings initiatives (degree of implementation).

Environment, Health & Safety Requirements

Contacts within the company are primarily with other Technical Supervisors, Engineering, Maintenance Planning, various Production departments, Purchasing, Labor Relations and Human Resources, Environmental and Safety, and outside contractors.

The incumbent recognizes that accident prevention is equal in importance to production, quality, delivery and cost control, and accepts the responsibility to work safely and promote safety consciousness among fellow employees.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) from an accredited institution.

Minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of one year of management, supervisory or team‑lead experience.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.

Experience using Oracle software.

Experience in a union environment.

Experience in works engineering.

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Salary:

$70,000.00–$75,000.00

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