Production Supervisor - HSC
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Salary$85k – $95k
LocationHampton, VA, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentOperations
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 17, 2026 · 3w ago
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At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High School diploma/G.E.D.
Three years manufacturing experience in a leadership role
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
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
Good PC skills
Good telephone skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere
Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States
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
Skills
PC skills
TPM
Synchronous Mfg.
Kaizen Concepts
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program
Production Supervisor - HSC
Location: Hampton, VA, United States (On-site)
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Operations
Job Identification: 119463
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
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
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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.
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Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.
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Provides training and mentoring to new Supervisors.
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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.
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Ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices.
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Schedules production and work teams.
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Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
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Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture.
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Interacts with their employees and other departments in order to manage the flow of product through the operation.
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Maintains inventories, as applicable.
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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.
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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.
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Prepares and analyzes documentation as required (i.e. production reports, log sheets, etc.).
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Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.
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Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
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Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
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Performs audits for safety compliance; facilitates the 5S audit program.
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Assists with budget and goal setting of the operation.
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Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
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Performs other duties, as assigned.
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Establishes project plans and coordinates activities for continuous improvement initiatives.
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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.
Salary
Anticipated Pay Range: $85K-95K per year.
Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
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This position requires a minimum of a High School diploma/G.E.D.
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Three years manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
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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.
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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:
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Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment.
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Management field preferred.
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Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts.
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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.
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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.
Compensation and Benefits
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If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.
Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:
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Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
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Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
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Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
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Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
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Life insurance and disability coverage plans
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Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
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Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)