Determine maintenance and inspection methods and directs maintenance workers in operating procedures
Requisition materials, supplies, and parts for department
Understand and utilize department measures which enable tracking of performance and progress towards achieving department goals
Manage the daily activities of assigned employees (including assigned Work Leaders);
Manage safety of subordinates utilizing the concepts of Human Performance
Lead individual safety discussions and job specific safety reviews
Supervise maintenance personnel engaged in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment
Assess training needs and assists in training
Initiate timely corrective action as appropriate (including attendance/tardiness)
Lead the maintenance forces in rapidly responding to breakdown situations
Complete the work which occurs on their shift in a cost-effective manner to ensure proper process and environmental equipment operation and availability
Work with maintenance technicians to apply root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving techniques to minor exceptions to find and eliminate the fundamental problems
Develop individuals in the organization by providing challenging assignments for employee and by providing training, coaching, and mentoring for the all employees
Understand the maintenance philosophy and implementing the maintenance strategic plan to ensure cost effective asset management, long term viability of equipment, long term improvement of the maintenance team and competent, well-rounded individuals to support operations.
Environment, Health & Safety Requirements
Howmet Aerospace is a 24-hour, 7 days per week operation. As a result, supervisors need to be flexible to schedule and shift changes. Howmet will do its best to provide ample notice prior to making any changes.
Schedules vary. Typical 8.5 hours shifts Monday-Friday as well as alternate schedule with 12-hour shifts in which one alternates between working 3 days consecutively and 2 days consecutively. Both schedules are currently utilized.
There may be overtime opportunities on weekends, determined by business need.
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 1-year experience supervising/managing a team.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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 degree from an accredited institution;
Previous training via a trade school;
5 + years’ experience supervising/managing at team;
Experience with mechanical systems maintenance
Experience in electrical, automation and control systems maintenance
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Experience managing with the parameters of a collective bargain agreement
