Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Materials Supervisor . This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company. This position is located at our plant in Torrance, CA .

Howmet Aerospace holds the number one global market position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and coordinates projects/activities of workers.
• Supervise work teams and individuals in the areas of responsibilities of shipping, receiving and tooling to meet customer quality and on-time delivery needs.

• Supervise work teams and individuals in the areas of responsibilities to comply with company policies.
• Schedule and/or approve overtime and vacations.
• Manages teams by establishing monthly and quarterly performance goals
• Assist in setting and achieving productivity and quality targets for the various teams.
• Coach team in their continuous improvement efforts.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Review daily production reports and forms.
• Attend Daily Manufacturing Review Meeting
• Support Manager in meeting department goals and objectives.
• Set up procedure / system to accurately forecast 3 month shipping plan.
• Standardize monthly reporting.
• Develop processes to manage Min/Max program to ensure on-time deliver to the customer
• Devise methods and policies ensuring most efficient and economical movement of all materials in and out of plant.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials.
• Analyze and evaluate inventory and delivery problems and recommend solutions.
• Periodically manage backlog, past dues, inventory levels.
• Develop business processes that ensure developed application meets all project requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management and employees.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; with excellent time management skills.
  

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $67K to $101K.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory 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 option.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (ie. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree to be in Business or Engineering.
• Supervisory experience to be in manufacturing.
• Experience with the manufacturing of precision machined metal components
• Experience in a machine shop
• Experience with TPS/ Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing principles and programs
• Experience in the aerospace industry