What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Howmet Aerospace?
Responsibilities
Position Summary: The primary function of this position is to plan, oversee and coordinate day-to-day maintenance execution of the facility, equipment and machinery at Howmet Barberton.
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Reliability Manager, this position is accountable for:
Basic Qualifications
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 $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 .
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.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
About The Team
Howmet Wheel System is sold under Alcoa® Wheels brand which is a global leader in the commercial transportation industry, renowned for inventing the forged aluminum wheel in 1948. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, Alcoa Wheels has achieved a 35% weight reduction of forged aluminum wheels since 1996. The newest wheel ULT36 weighs a mere 36 lbs. Alcoa Wheels delivers breakthrough solutions with proprietary alloy and surface treatment technologies such as Dura-Bright®, Dura-Flange®, and Dura-Black®. All its innovative efforts make trucks, trailers, and buses lighter, more fuel-efficient, durable, and visually striking. With a global presence and extensive manufacturing capabilities, Alcoa® Wheels is dedicated to leading the industry toward a greener and more prosperous future.
Position Summary: The primary function of this position is to plan, oversee and coordinate day-to-day maintenance execution of the facility, equipment and machinery at Howmet Barberton.
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Reliability Manager, this position is accountable for:
- Setting expectations to ensure that EHS objectives, activities, and plans are achieved. Leading and participating in the development of a safety driven culture and incident free workplace.
- Managing and setting expectations for the Barberton Maintenance team.
- Ensuring that preventative and responsive maintenance resources and programs are in place to support a 24x 5 (7) manufacturing operation that covers an asset base of 300 million and 33 acres of manufacturing and office space.
- Promoting and leading the development and application of predictive maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Total Productive Maintenance, and control/capability of critical processes.
- Participating in the identification, recruitment, training, appraising, and professional development of maintenance resources.
- Diagnoses and assists in solving difficult maintenance problems and recurring malfunctions.
- Support operating results through the management of subordinates with emphasis on quantity, quality, timeliness, safety, recovery, and delivery performance.
- Ensure work is allocated fairly and clearly assigned to crew members; formulate and assign tasks within guidelines established by department management.
- Decide and deploy appropriate crewing arrangements for planned and unplanned situations based on absences, schedule requirements, equipment availability, and vacations within labor agreement guidelines.
- Identify opportunities for problem-solving teams targeting waste elimination.
- Determines maintenance and inspection methods and directs maintenance workers in operating procedures.
- Requisitions materials, supplies, and parts for department.
- This position must frequently seek cooperation from, persuade or influence others, and must develop relationships and persuade others to resolve problems, change people's minds, or directly produce customer satisfaction. Occasionally, the position deals with sensitive interpersonal situations and must motivate others, negotiate with others to obtain desired results. Understanding 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 organization and competent, well-rounded individuals to support operations.
- Understanding and utilizing department measures which enable tracking of performance and progress towards achieving department goals.
- Leading the maintenance forces in rapidly responding to breakdown situations.
- Completing the work which occurs on their shift in a cost-effective manner to ensure proper process and environmental equipment operation and availability.
- Working with craftspeople 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 the craftspeople and by providing training, coaching, and mentoring for the people.
- Occasional weekend work required.
- 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 experience supervising Maintenance teams.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in in an industrial maintenance environment.
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 $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 .
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.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com
About The Team
Howmet Wheel System is sold under Alcoa® Wheels brand which is a global leader in the commercial transportation industry, renowned for inventing the forged aluminum wheel in 1948. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, Alcoa Wheels has achieved a 35% weight reduction of forged aluminum wheels since 1996. The newest wheel ULT36 weighs a mere 36 lbs. Alcoa Wheels delivers breakthrough solutions with proprietary alloy and surface treatment technologies such as Dura-Bright®, Dura-Flange®, and Dura-Black®. All its innovative efforts make trucks, trailers, and buses lighter, more fuel-efficient, durable, and visually striking. With a global presence and extensive manufacturing capabilities, Alcoa® Wheels is dedicated to leading the industry toward a greener and more prosperous future.