Group Leader (Metal Workcell 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Group Leader over Metal Workcell to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Afternoon Shift are Monday to Friday 230PM-11PM. Training is 1st shift for several months (M-F 6:30a - 3p). 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. 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. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours from time to time with little advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Prefer supervisory experience and/or departmental knowledge.
Prefer shop floor experience and strong knowledge of department operational and working procedures, outside leadership experience also helpful.
Seminars and training in supervision, communications, and ongoing improvement programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedules work for department
Coordinate with Production Planner and other supervisors to ensure customer schedules are met
Acts as a change agent/leader for new initiatives in department
Assist with implementing methods for quality and cost improvements
Ensure NES/hourly reports in respective area/shift complete all necessary training
Ensure New to the Job (NTJ) requirements are met for reports in respective area/shift
Manage respective area/shift NES/hourly reports in Time & Attendance System
Participate in the performance appraisals of hourly reports in respective area/shift by providing Area Supervisor with ratings and feedback
Recognize and ensure timely communication of any safety, quality, productivity, and employee concerns to supervision
Schedule department coordinating with other manufacturing areas to ensure customer schedules are met
Ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained/exceeded
Ensure fair and consistent enforcement of all company policies and procedures
Actively work to develop and implement Synchronous Manufacturing
Must actively participate in seminars and training in supervision, communications, and ongoing improvement programs (ABS, IPC, IPM, EH&S, Synchronous Mfg.)
Perform other duties as might be assigned by supervision.
Oversees daily operations for the manufacturing areas of the assigned department during the assigned shift.
Train and assist operators in the department.
Schedule labor.
Participate/lead continuous improvement project.
Troubleshoot and communicate product and employee problems to supervisor.
Work in other departments based on production needs.

Benefits

Paid vacation each year, based on length of service
13 paid holidays per year
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions
Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire
Employee Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance Program
Free fitness center membership
Shift premium