Technical Operation Supervisor; maintenance and production - 3rd shift

Position Overview

As a Technical Operations Supervisor (maintenance and production) on the 3rd shift in Cleveland, OH, you will be the first level of authority at the manufacturing plant. In this role you will provide leadership, coaching and clear direction to ensure a safe work environment, meet customer demands, troubleshoot production and maintenance challenges, and drive continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and lead a group of employees to meet departmental goals.
• Diagnose and assist in solving challenging maintenance and production problems, including recurring malfunctions.
• Manage subordinates with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance.
• Allocate work fairly and clearly, formulating and assigning tasks within established guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to all Environmental & Safety policies.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions to achieve goals.
• Identify and implement improvement plans.
• Communicate effectively with team members and cross-functional groups.
• Maintain production and related quality assurance records.
• Provide leadership, direction, and motivation to the assigned team.
• Manage employee and labor relations including contract administration and grievance handling.
• Meet or exceed maintenance and production goals related to output, safety, on-time delivery, and people initiatives.
• Review maintenance employees’ route sheets and PM’s daily and collaborate with the Maintenance Planner for follow work orders.
• Order repair parts as needed and assist with identifying replacements for obsolete parts.
• Direct the implementation of Howmet Aerospace Business System initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow, and TPM improvements.
• Own cost savings initiatives and their degree of implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and motivate subordinates.
• Well‑developed communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.