Supervisor (Cast-House)

Position Summary: This position is responsible for day-to-day operations in Barberton’s Cast House.  The role: 

• provides administrative support to department and works to ensure BU metric goals are met (Safety, Quality, Production) 

• accomplishes manufacturing results by: 

  • communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

  • coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees 

  • initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages the activities of assigned employees. Conducts training, recommends adjustments to pay, completes performance appraisals, initiates timely corrective action, as appropriate (including attendance/tardiness).

Essential Duties:

• Ensures the safety of all personnel working in or around department on all shifts
• Places a high priority on coaching employees by establishing suitable goals, action plans and timelines.
• Delegates and provide ongoing guidance and support to the employees as they complete their action plans.
• Act as a role model and mentor for direction and development of employees
• Ensure employees have appropriate and realistic job goals by providing ongoing feedback about the employee's performance
• Troubleshoot issues interfering with production.
• Assists with problem solving and utilizing corrective action measures to prevent problem reoccurrence.
• Schedule of machines and set-ups in coordination with Plant Manager and supply chain to ensure that production quotas are met in the most efficient manner possible.
• Works to maintain the quality of the product being produced in the department on all shifts so that product meets quality standards.
• Verifies and dispositions questionable product to determine acceptability. Ensure that all assigned quality requirements are met.
• Coordinates with production to schedule quality inspection personnel to ensure proper quality support. 
• Approves and submits hours for payroll

Additional Duties:

• Enters work requests into the system
• Oversees 5S activities for assigned shift
• Assists the Engineering Department in finding the best possible tooling and processing methods to ensure product quality and process efficiency.

Work Schedule:

• Crewing schedule (2 working days, 2 off days, 3 working days, 3 off days)

Physical Demands:

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling:  Moderately Heavy - Limited to 40 pounds
• Standing/Walking:  80% or more of workday
• Bending/Twisting:  20% or more of workday
• Temperature Extremes (percent of time working in non-climate controlled, production environment):  Frequently (50% - 80% of workday)
• Noise:  Hearing protection required at all times in shop and on production floor

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous foundry experience

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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