Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

About Howmet Aerospace

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Employer Description 

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Production Supervisor (Manufacturing) in our Carson, California location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California.  

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating variety of machines to manufacture parts or products.
• Supervise work teams and individuals in the areas of responsibilities of manufacturing to meet customer quality and on-time delivery needs.
• Supervise work teams and individuals in the areas of responsibilities of manufacturing to comply with company policies.
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and create machining schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Schedule and/or approve overtime and vacations.
• Manages teams by establishing monthly and quarterly performance goals
• Assist in setting and achieving productivity and quality targets for the various teams.
• Coach team or manufacturing personnel in their continuous improvement efforts.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met. 
• Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Directs workers in adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail to meet standards.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Review daily production reports and forms.
• Attend Daily Manufacturing Review Meeting
• Support Manufacturing Manager in meeting department goals and objectives.

Essential Skills:

• Computer proficiency, especially in navigating manufacturing software and daily reporting tools
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel — ability to use formulas, generate reports, and analyze production metrics is essential
• Familiarity with ERP systems, QAD preferred, and digital inventory tracking is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management and employees.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; with excellent time management skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience leading a team in a manufacturing environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United Stat