Group Leader (Wax 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Group Leader over Wax for its Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor/Manager, the Group Leader oversees daily operations in the assigned manufacturing department during the assigned shift. The role includes training and assisting operators, scheduling labor, leading or participating in continuous-improvement projects, troubleshooting, communicating product and employee issues to supervision, and working in other departments as production needs require. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Training is scheduled for several months on the Monday-through-Friday day shift, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position receives an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift. The anticipated pay range is $26–$30 per hour, with the rate determined by factors such as experience, education, and certifications. The Group Leader supports Howmet Aerospace’s environmental, health, and safety principles by following applicable regulations, wearing required personal protective equipment, reporting job-related injuries and concerns, and attending EHS training. The role works in a shop-floor environment and requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must learn the operation of the assigned department as part of training.
Results-oriented, able to take initiative, and able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours from time to time with little advance notice.
Must reside within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey; candidates outside that radius will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and/or departmental knowledge.
Shop-floor experience and strong knowledge of department operational and working procedures.
Outside leadership experience.
Seminars and training in supervision, communications, and ongoing-improvement programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations for the assigned manufacturing department during the assigned shift.
Schedule department work and labor, coordinating with the Production Planner and other supervisors to meet customer schedules.
Train and assist department operators.
Act as a change agent and leader for new departmental initiatives.
Assist with implementing quality and cost improvement methods.
Ensure hourly reports complete required training and meet New to the Job requirements.
Manage hourly reports in the Time & Attendance System.
Contribute ratings and feedback to the Area Supervisor for performance appraisals of hourly reports.
Recognize and communicate safety, quality, productivity, and employee concerns to supervision in a timely manner.
Maintain or exceed quality and productivity standards.
Enforce company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Develop and implement Synchronous Manufacturing.
Participate in seminars and training in supervision, communications, and continuous-improvement programs, including ABS, IPC, IPM, EHS, and Synchronous Manufacturing.
Troubleshoot and communicate product and employee problems to the supervisor.
Work in other departments as production needs require.
Follow EHS regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, report work-related illness and injuries and other safety, health, or environmental concerns, and attend EHS training.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision.

Benefits

Paid vacation based on length of service.
13 paid holidays per year.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, with the company potentially matching a percentage of pre-tax contributions.
Employer contribution to the Retirement Savings Plan each pay period.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
Employee life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition Assistance Program.
Free fitness center membership.
Hourly shift premium while assigned to an off-shift.