General Supervisor
Company: Howmet
Location: La Porte
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description
Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a
leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the
aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary
businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening
systems and titanium structural parts necessary for
mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and
defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial
transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of
more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable
ground transportation. For more information, visit . Follow
@howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job Summary:
This position is a front-line supervisor with responsibility to
manage, guide and assist in leading a manufacturing department, and
providing strategic guidance, training and problem solving in the
resolution of the manufacturing issues and staffing
initiatives.
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
- Follow Howmet's Safety Regulation and Work Rules Handbook along
with all department specific safety requirements.
- Prioritize, guide, and facilitate the activities of the
manufacturing function to meet department goals, initiatives and
requirements
- Achieve servant leadership and consistent in-the-moment problem
solving for shop floor operators, removing barriers for us to have
productive employees, supporting team to keep employees engaged in
eliminating downtime and increasing Fully Productive Hours (more
value-add time for each employee performing the function they are
specially trained and qualified to do)
- Create an environment for the hourly workforce to feel
supported and empowered, with the tools/instructions they need
daily to be successful
- Oversee the development of standard policies, procedures, and
practices to ensure customer requirements are embodied in the
manufacturing environment
- Establish and maintain uniform manufacturing performance
metrics and reporting systems
- Establish and communicate daily expectations for hourly
workforce, celebrating successes and working to resolve
shortcomings with firm, fair and consistent accountability
- Leadership of an hourly team of 20-25 or so direct
manufacturing employees
- Drive improvements by promoting best practice methodologies and
new technologies
- Ensure employees are following work instructions, identifying
issues, and resolving when possible/escalating when not
- Touch base multiple times per day with direct shop floor team
to ensure they are supported and have what they need to be
successful (ideally more frequent when tasks permit)
- Ensure team development by creating an active training
environment
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
,Responsibilities
Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a
leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the
aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary
businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening
systems and titanium structural parts necessary for
mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and
defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial
transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of
more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable
ground transportation. For more information, visit . Follow
@howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job Summary:
This position is a front-line supervisor with responsibility to
manage, guide and assist in leading a manufacturing department, and
providing strategic guidance, training and problem solving in the
resolution of the manufacturing issues and staffing
initiatives.
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited
to, the following:
- Follow Howmet's Safety Regulation and Work Rules Handbook along
with all department specific safety requirements.
- Prioritize, guide, and facilitate the activities of the
manufacturing function to meet department goals, initiatives and
requirements
- Achieve servant leadership and consistent in-the-moment problem
solving for shop floor operators, removing barriers for us to have
productive employees, supporting team to keep employees engaged in
eliminating downtime and increasing Fully Productive Hours (more
value-add time for each employee performing the function they are
specially trained and qualified to do)
- Create an environment for the hourly workforce to feel
supported and empowered, with the tools/instructions they need
daily to be successful
- Oversee the development of standard policies, procedures, and
practices to ensure customer requirements are embodied in the
manufacturing environment
- Establish and maintain uniform manufacturing performance
metrics and reporting systems
- Establish and communicate daily expectations for hourly
workforce, celebrating successes and working to resolve
shortcomings with firm, fair and consistent accountability
- Leadership of an hourly team of 20-25 or so direct
manufacturing employees
- Drive improvements by promoting best practice methodologies and
new technologies
- Ensure employees are following work instructions, identifying
issues, and resolving when possible/escalating when not
- Touch base multiple times per day with direct shop floor team
to ensure they are supported and have what they need to be
successful (ideally more frequent when tasks permit)
- Ensure team development by creating an active training
environment
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned
,Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years previous supervisory experience
- Minimum 1 year previous experience working in a manufacturing
environment
- 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.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines
U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e.
'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good communication skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- In the moment/on the fly problem solving aptitude to keep
operators productive and working safely while achieving quality
goals
- Must understand the manufacturing process in all areas of the
facility
Keywords: Howmet, South Bend , General Supervisor, Other , La Porte, Indiana
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