Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor is accountable for providing leadership and direction to hourly team members to meet business requirements for the efficient production of metal in an Arconic Business Systems (i.e. Lean manufacturing) as teams are growing and developing. Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible to ensure a safe, productive environment and foster a positive work environment by helping team members learn, grow and develop.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure product is produced with superior quality, improved recovery, reliable and consistent delivery performance and rapid problem solving
• Accomplish business objectives in accordance with the principles of the Arconic Business System (ABS)
• Coach employees in a manner that moves the organization toward accomplishing the target condition: results can be measured; projects eliminate waste, secure flow, and create a visual factory; and employees demonstrate high levels of engagement as teams develop and grow
• Provide process direction and prioritization to craft employees on off-shifts to resolve equipment issues, as needed

*** Please note: This position will work 12-hour shifts (4:30am-4:30pm or 4:30pm-4:30am) and will require a rotation from day to night (and vice versa) schedule approximately every 3-4 months. ***

You have (required):

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
• 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.

Exceptional candidates also have (preferred):

• Associates Degree preferred in Engineering, Leadership or technical field from an accredited institution.
• Specialized, vocational, or technical training courses (such as: apprenticeships, Journeyman licensure, etc.)
• 2 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2 or more years of experience in a union environment

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

Davenport Works is the country's largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.