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Production Supervisor - HSC

Howmet Aerospace · Hampton, VA

Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Hampton, VA. 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
degree preferred
Tools it names
Kaizen, 5S, TPM, EHS / safety

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

Production Supervisor roles in Virginia: typical posted base $68k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 29 production supervisor openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 33 other live production postings in Virginia.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $68k–$88k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 85%
  • ✓ 5S 24%
  • SAP 21%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 21%

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership in manufacturing excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of responsible areas’ performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow). Supervises and coordinates activities of team leaders and workers engaged in production. Establishes and coordinates departmental activities to meet objectives to coincide with plant goals and business metrics.

Note: This is a 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) or 3rd shift (10pm - 6am) position

Responsibilities

  • ◆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.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
  • ◆Maintains inventories, as applicable.
  • ◆Creates 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 5S 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.
  • ◆Establishes project plans and coordinates activities for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ◆Resolves grievances and employee relations issues as they arise. Completes performance evaluations on his/her employees as required. Administers employee corrective action for his/her employees.

Qualifications

  • ✓This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/G.E.D.
  • ✓Three years manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
  • ✓Employee 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.
  • ✓Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management field preferred.
  • ✓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, goo
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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 www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia. Are you an empowered Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value? We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Salary

  • •Anticipated Pay Range: $85K-95K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

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