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Production Supervisor - Ingot

Arconic · Lafayette, IN

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Arconic (metals) in Lafayette, IN. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
Casting, Extrusion, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Indiana: typical posted base $79k–$98k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 52 production supervisor openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 38 other live production postings in Indiana.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $65k–$95k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 95%
  • Lean 23%
  • 5S 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Arconic in Lafayette

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requirements

and initiatives, shift supervision of the operation of the Ingot facility toward meeting or exceeding departmental production, quality and cost performance goals and ensuring compliance with established department procedures.

The Ingot Supervisor within AEX requires technical and interpersonal skills essential to team work. General duties for the Ingot Supervisor include but are not limited to:

  • ✓Managing assigned resources in compliance with EHS policies to assure that environment, health and safety are the first priority of the business.
  • ✓Supporting key initiatives such as safety based activities, housekeeping, audit processes, safety council activities, safety advisors, etc.
  • ✓Daily management of the day-to-day operation of the Ingot facility to ensure costs meet, or better, the departmental expense budgets.
  • ✓Accountability to ensure work hours, headcount, KPI’s, and inventories meet plan.
  • ✓Applying ABS principles to identify and implement improvements to production process.
  • ✓Providing coaching, counseling and support to direct reports to ensure their personal development and positive contribution toward achieving departmental goals.
  • ✓Accountability for direct reports following standard operating procedures such that processes remain stable and product quality consistently meets or exceeds customer requirements.
  • ✓Maintaining open line of communications with his/her counterpart in the customer’s organization.
  • ✓Working with technical process leader and/or his/her direct reports to coordinate efforts on developmental projects.
  • ✓Working to improve communication processes between hourly and salary.

Required Qualifications

  • ✓Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • ✓A minimum of 3 years in a leadership role providing support and direction for team conflict resolution activities, while coaching to resolve conflicts, or 3 years of casting 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.
  • ✓This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (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.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

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Arconic is seeking an Ingot Supervisor to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN.

The primary purpose of this role is to direct departmental EHS

At Arconic, we

Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

This position is subject to Export Control Law: 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.

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