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Production Supervisor

Howmet Aerospace · Niles, OH

Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Niles, OH. A High School Diploma or GED, from an accredited institution.

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, TPM, Root cause, EHS / safety
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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

Production Supervisor roles in Ohio: typical posted base $75k–$97k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 80 production supervisor openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 80 other live production postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $75k–$97k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 91%
  • ✓ Lean 36%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 21%

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

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

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Niles

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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Ensuring that all EHS policies are followed.
  • ◆Monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions to meet goals.
  • ◆Identifying and implementing improvement plans.
  • ◆Solving problems to their root causes to prevent recurrence.
  • ◆Communicating with others effectively within and outside the work group.
  • ◆Maintaining all production and related quality assurance records.
  • ◆Providing leadership, direction, and motivation to people in assigned area.
  • ◆Managing employee and labor relations effectively including contract administration, grievance handling and day-to-day employee complaints/issues.
  • ◆Meeting or exceeding production goals, which includes monitoring output, safety, on time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.
  • ◆Directing the implementation of Howmet Aerospace Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow, and TPM improvements.
  • ◆Owning cost savings initiatives (degree implementation).
  • ◆Overseeing the clocking in and out procedures for all hourly crafts persons under their supervision to ensure that the HR Department receives the right information to pay employees correctly and on-time.
  • ◆Creating and submitting product orders for operational expense items based on departmental need to ensure the continual operation of the department with minimal operational interference.

Working Conditions

This position involves varying degrees of exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in a shared work environment, divided between the shop floor and an atypical interior work space. While not regularly exposed to hazardous materials, the potential to encounter such hazards requires wearing chemical resistant protective wear as necessary. This position does, however, require wearing full PPE always to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires heavy physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time.

This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule, which includes working the occasional weekend, as requested.

Basic

Preferred Qualifications

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution, in Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering, or Business.
  • ✓Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing or industrial environment such as open die forging.
  • ✓The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.
  • ✓A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.
  • ✓Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.
  • ✓Knowledge and experience in applying lean manufacturing to operations work.
  • ✓Experience supervising employees in a unionized environment.
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Howmet Aerospace Niles Operations is seeking an Off-Shift Production Supervisor to join its Operations Department. Under the direction of an Area Lead, this position is the first level of authority in the workplace by providing leadership, coaching, and clear direction to ensure that the hourly workforce is working safely, meeting customer demands, solving problems, eliminating waste, and meeting goals. Direct reports include the incumbent’s respective area’s and shift’s hourly reports. The incumbent communicates with all levels of personnel and management in the Operations, Maintenance, and EHS Departments.

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have

  • •A High School Diploma or GED, from an accredited institution.
  • •Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Our Story

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

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