Production Supervisor - Multiple Shifts
Howmet Aerospace · Dover, NJ
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Dover, NJ. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, TPM, Machining, Casting, Painting / coating, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in New Jersey: typical posted base $76k–$109k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production supervisor openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $76k–$109k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 94%
- Lean 38%
- FDA / GMP 38%
- ✓ EHS / safety 25%
- SAP 25%
- 5S 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, Machining, Casting, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Dover
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
The position will direct and motivate the manufacturing work force to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- ◆Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
- ◆Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
- ◆Wear all required personal protective equipment;
- ◆Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
- ◆Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
- ◆Attend all EH&S training.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- ✓Minimum of 3 years leadership 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg, and Kaizen Concepts.
- ✓Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented.
- ✓Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaus
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Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.
Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Production Supervisor to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey .
Anticipated Pay Range: $90-120K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program, (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefits.”
Job Roles
- •Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.
- •Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
- •Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
- •Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures.
- •Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Handles grievances.
- •Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
- •Schedules production and work teams.
- •Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- •Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
- •Implements ABS principles and initiatives and is the 6S program leader.
- •Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
- •Maintains inventories, as applicable.
- •Creates a total awareness among assigned employees of Company policies, regulations, procedures, and business initiatives. Enforces compliance and acts as a positive resource for information and questions.
- •Responds to emergencies. Assists in troubleshooting production problems. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
- •Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc).
- •Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
- •Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
- •Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
- •Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 6S audit program.
- •Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
- •Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
- •Performs other duties, as assigned.
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