Casting Group Leader - 2nd shift

Howmet Aerospace•Rockaway Township, NJ

3d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Group Leader for its Casting department at Howmet Dover Casting in Dover, New Jersey. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor/Manager, the Group Leader oversees daily manufacturing operations in the assigned department during the assigned shift. The role trains and assists operators, schedules labor, participates in or leads continuous-improvement projects, troubleshoots issues, communicates product and employee concerns to supervision, and may work in other departments based on production needs. The permanent schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Training takes place on first shift for several months, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position pays an anticipated $26–$30 per hour, with an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift. Pay depends on factors including experience, education, and certifications. The role works on a shop floor and includes occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing. Candidates must live within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey; relocation benefits are not offered. The position involves access to export-controlled items, so employment is conditional on the applicant being able to lawfully obtain access. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Results-oriented, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
Ability to work flexible hours from time to time with little advance notice.
Must be able to perform occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and/or knowledge of the department.
Shop-floor experience and strong knowledge of departmental operations and work procedures.
Leadership experience outside of the workplace.
Seminars or training in supervision, communications, and ongoing-improvement programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations in the assigned manufacturing department during the assigned shift.
Train and assist department operators and learn the operation of the assigned department.
Schedule department work and labor, coordinating with production planners and other manufacturing areas to meet customer schedules.
Act as a change agent and leader for new departmental initiatives.
Assist with implementing methods to improve quality and reduce costs.
Ensure hourly employees complete required training and meet New to the Job requirements.
Manage hourly employees in the Time & Attendance System.
Participate in hourly employees’ performance appraisals by providing ratings and feedback to the Area Supervisor.
Recognize and communicate safety, quality, productivity, product, and employee concerns to supervision in a timely manner.
Maintain or exceed quality and productivity standards and enforce company policies consistently and fairly.
Work to develop and implement Synchronous Manufacturing.
Participate in supervision, communications, and ongoing-improvement training and programs, including ABS, IPC, IPM, EH&S, and Synchronous Manufacturing.
Comply with environmental, health, and safety requirements; wear required personal protective equipment; report work-related illness or injuries and EH&S concerns; and attend EH&S training.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision and work in other departments as production needs require.

Benefits

Paid vacation based on length of service.
13 paid holidays per year.
401(k) retirement savings plan with potential employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits available upon hire.
Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
Employee life insurance and disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Free fitness center membership.
Shift premium for off-shift assignment.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.