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Howmet Aerospace

Operations Supervisor, Processing

Pay: $100,000–$130,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Brea, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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What they do

An Operations Supervisor manages daily operations and activities for a company or organization. Primarily involved in supervising and coordinating the activities of front-line employees such as monitoring work progress, providing training, and ensuring compliance. Has authority over the work of their team members but typically reports to higher-level management.

$88,915 / year median in California

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Education and Qualifications High school diploma required Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related field preferred 3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing at least 20+ employees in a manufacturing setting including performance management responsibility Organizational and planning skills to coordinate resources and workflows under dynamic conditions Technical knowledge relevant to the specific operational area, such as production processes, equipment, or service protocols Compliance awareness to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California, $100,000 - $130,000/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A Processing Ops Supervisor oversees daily operational activities, manages teams, ensures process compliance, and drives efficiency and quality in production or service delivery. Please note, this is a 4/10's weekend shift - Thursday through Sunday. Core Responsibilities Responsible for supervising and coordinating the workflow within a specific operational area, such as Lube, DeOil, DryBlast, Parts Wash, Chemical, Cytal, Heat Treat plus other areas operating on weekend.

Key duties include:

Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising staff to ensure productivity and adequate staffing levels Planning and allocating tasks and resources to meet production goals Monitoring operational processes to ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements Ensuring products or services meet established quality standards and customer expectations, implementing corrective actions when necessary Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing reports on output, attendance, and incidents, and using data to make informed decisions Address employee issues and take appropriate corrective action where needed Identifying bottlenecks, operational issues, or inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve processes and reduce waste or risk Acting as a liaison between management and frontline staff, conducting briefings, and ensuring smooth information flow regarding priorities, safety, and operational changes Flex employees across different areas to ensure proper HC is allocated in bottle neck areas and ensure proper level of overtime are assigned to meet department goals Attend Gemba walks with management team to escalate concern