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Supervisor - Core Plant
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What they do
A Production Plant Supervisor oversees operations and employees in a production plant. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality, and safety programs. May supervise and direct the purchasing and stores functions as directed. May coordinate technical training programs and documentation. Directs and coaches plant supervision.
$68,912 / year median in Michigan
-2% projected decline
Job Description
- Core Plant Howmet United States, Michigan, Whitehall Aug 06, 2026 Job Info Job Identification 118862 Job Category Operations Posting Date 08/06/2026, 01:58 PM Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site) Job Schedule Full time Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items , Responsibilities This off-shift position is located in Whitehall, MI and will direct and motivate the manufacturing workforce to produce products of high quality in the most efficient and safe manner and ensure that scheduling meets business and customer needs.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance, and acquaint employees with company policies and procedures Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances Insures compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices Schedules production and work team Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization Promotes EHS and continuous improvement initiatives and culture Job Roles Perspective- understands and anticipates business needs; reviews data to adjust approaches as needed; provides information and justification for decisions; sees gray areas and thinks strategically People support
- provides information, training, and communication to ensure others are successful; advocates for associates; helps people grow; gives guidance and accountability; inspires, incentivizes and rewards others. Coordination
- maintains a broad team attitude in working with peers; does what is best for the business and its goals; makes decisions based on inputs from multiple stakeholders; manages multiple areas and shifts; enables continuous improvement efforts while maintaining performance Influence
- delegates effectively; capable of explaining the "why" behind a recommendation or directive; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict and change effectively; persuades others to buy in to segment, plant, and team goals. Organization and structure
- plans daily; coordinates to deliver on time; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups; has contingency plans Communication and relationship
- builds genuine relationships with associates; maintains ability to discipline constructively; connected to operators and shop floor; translates and disseminates information readily both up and down the chain of command Ownership
- accepts accountability for the performance of others and the business; inspires ownership and improvement in others; invites measurement; self-motivated; invents and implements ideas for improvement; committed to safety; works at a macro level, not merely focused on single tasks Anticipation and Problem Solving
- anticipates and identifies problems quickly; works with other functions to create solutions; ensures channels of communication stay open; owns the process of ensuring things function well; elevates issues as needed Management and Engagement
- recognizes associates for outstanding performance; invites engagement by curating work environment; develops and coaches associates from a strengths-based perspective; aligns talent to tasks; accelerates measurable performance with clear expectations, goal setting and milestones ,