Production Supervisor Casting (3rd shift)- IGT
Howmet Aerospace · Hampton, VA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- 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 Hampton, VA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, TPM, Casting
- 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 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
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $68k–$88k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- ✓ 5S 24%
- SAP 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Hampton
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- ✓A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
- ✓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
- ✓Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management field preferred.
- ✓Three years’ manufacturing experience in a leadership role is preferred.
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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 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.
Job Summary: Coordinate work activities on a daily (shift to shift) basis to meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of Department Supervisor.
Salary
Anticipated Pay Range: $67K-124K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
Production Skills 20%
- •Coordinates workflow through department on a daily basis to meet production schedule.
- •Ensures daily production goals are met in both quantity and quality.
- •Utilizes production methods that reduce cost and increase productivity.
- •Observes and adheres to standards of performance, identifies and reports shortfalls to supervisor.
- •Ensures maintenance of equipment by application of TPM or other methods.
Leadership 30%
- •Upholds and demonstrates Howmet’s values in approach to work, decision making and interpretations of ethical guidelines and polices for subordinates.
- •Maintains relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, external and internal customers, promotes teamwork within and between departments.
- •Accepts and seeks individual/self-developmental opportunities.
- •Works on assigned projects to meet department goals and objectives.
Communications 15%
- •Communicates verbally and in writing to peers, superiors, internal and external customers and suppliers.
- •Maintains communication during shift turnover through the use of turnover sheets, updated status boards or other verbal and written means.
- •Make and receives verbal and written assignments.
- •Conduct meetings with team members.
Operator Skills 5%
- •Working knowledge of all non-certified operations in department.
Scheduling 15%
- •Executes assignment instructions for work during shift to align for changes, absences, equipment downtime, or necessary overtime.
- •Coordinates scheduling needs with Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance
Work Systems 5%
- •Ensures adherence to work systems to include work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls and Integrated Process Control, and audits.
Training 5%
- •Identifies, evaluates, and documents training, communicates needs to supervisor.
- •Trains operators utilizing one on one training method or other techniques.
Safety 5%
- •Monitors work environment for safety issues and acts to correct problems
- •Utilizes the 5S program to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- •Follow Howmet’s Safety Regulations and Work Rules Handbook along with all departmental specific safety requirements.
- •Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
- •Other duties as assigned.
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