Shift Supervisor - Primary Operations

ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsPurpose: To effectively lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Setters and Operators to deliver products of exceptional quality, on time and within budget. This role is pivotal to our fast-paced and technically challenging production environment. In addition to leading the team, you will be responsible for ensuring safety, effectively dealing with technical problems, and driving through improvement initiatives. Specific ResponsibilitiesActively promote EHS awareness and ensure all team members understand and follow health and safety procedures. Continually audit the production area, effectively managing situations where non-conformance occurs. Assist in the identification and reporting of near miss incidents and risk assessments.Maintain and improve housekeeping through 5S.Working closely with the Production Planning team, ensure that the daily plan is clearly communicated & understood through daily meeting and factory walk around. Optimise & adjust resourcing levels according to plan and any unplanned absences.Manage all staff related HR issues such as holiday planning, absence, and any disciplinary or performance improvement situations that may occur. Use the TMS system to facilitate the management of absence & holidays.Support with prioritising and resolving technical problems and machine breakdowns.Ensure that Quality procedures are understood and adhered to within the manufacturing team.Effectively resolve and close out Quality issues through liaison with the quality department on 8Ds.Proactively drive the concept of CI, and strive to identify improvements both in terms of housekeeping, repeated quality issues, and production processes. Use 5S/Kaizen concepts to initiate & facilitate improvement activities. Assist in the skill development of the manufacturing team through the identification and facilitation of appropriate on the job training/off the job training.Coach and motivate team members, helping to promote and create an environment where employees can openly suggest improvements and accept responsibility for their work.Identify & promote opportunities for multi-skilling throughout the manufacturing team.Support with workforce planning in line with planned retirement, including suggestions for succession plan transfers. Work closely with the Team Leaders and other Shift Supervisors to ensure that collaborative teamwork and relevant information is communicated between different shifts.Develop communication plans to support improvement employee engagement, through the facilitation of feedback meetings, generation of ideas and sharing of agreed actions.Complete annual appraisals for all direct reports.Monitor and introduce measures in productivity, Planned Maintenance, OEE and Daily Board Monitoring, to achieve customer-based production plan. Work closely with Engineering on new product development projects, ensuring that sufficient support is provided to the manufacturing process to guarantee successful production.Ensure continued adherence to Job instructions and that all mandatory rules and regulations are adhered to by Manufacturing Team. Company Responsibilities Maintain full compliance with company policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet Code of Conduct. Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to continuous improvement.Perform other duties as assigned.Be a company advocate, supporting initiatives beyond immediate remit. Experience & Background.5 years’ experience in a management/supervisory roleTechnical knowledge of cold forging manufacturing process desirable but not essentialExperience of attending continuous improvement events – knowledge of Kaizen & related lean manufacturing techniquesWorking knowledge of Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 and IATF 16949Awareness of Health & Safety standard ISO 14001 and Environmental standard ISO 45001 Competencies & Skills Effective communicator who facilitates bottom up and top down communication channelsProactive facilitator of team working & effective cross departmental communicationPublicly supportive of other departments and the company and keeps personal views about individuals privateResults orientated with strong customer focusIs organised, thinks logically and understands complex issues quicklyExcellent technical problem-solving capabilities, with the desire & ability to overcome challenges in reaching resultsApproachable style, with strong interpersonal skills & a collaborative approach to leadership & management, creating an open & trusting work environmentOpenly share learning & skills across the businessStrong listening skills & empathetic approach to resolving staff issuesAble to make decisions beneficial to the company, which may not be unilaterally popularExcellent people management abilities, able to deal with difficult performance management problems Creates confidence amongst those learning new skills and helps staff to reach their potential by challenging them to do new things and giving them opportunities to gain new experiences.Strong time management skills and can set priorities for the allocation of people & resources to ensure goals are metMaintain an overarching focus on qualityConstantly seek to improve processes & systemsReact to new challenges in a timely & positive mannerAct with honesty & integrityContinually strive to develop your personal skills & experienceDemand the highest performance from yourself & those you work with Demonstrate your passion & belief in the company values & vision QualificationsILM level 3 or equivalent experience CompanyHowmet 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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.