Group Leader (Wax 2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Rockaway Township, NJ

2d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Group Leader for the Wax department at Howmet Dover Casting in Dover, New Jersey. Under the direction of the Area Supervisor/Manager, the Group Leader oversees daily manufacturing operations during the assigned shift, trains and assists operators, schedules labor, and participates in or leads continuous-improvement projects. The role also troubleshoots product and employee issues, communicates concerns to supervision, and may work in other departments to meet production needs. The regular shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Training takes place on the day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for several months. The position receives an hourly shift premium when assigned to an off-shift. The anticipated pay range is $26–$30 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, and certifications. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Dover, New Jersey; relocation benefits are not offered. The Group Leader works in a shop-floor environment and is expected to support Howmet’s environmental, health, and safety policies, comply with applicable regulations, wear required personal protective equipment, report work-related injuries and safety or environmental concerns, and attend required EHS training. The role requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing. Howmet offers benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; 401(k) plans with employer matching and a separate employer contribution; paid holidays and vacation; paid parental leave and adoption assistance; life insurance and disability coverage; optional auto, home, legal, identity-theft, and pet coverage; tuition assistance; professional development; and an Employee Assistance Program. Other stated benefits include a free fitness-center membership and shift premium.

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, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned on this ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Results-oriented approach, initiative, and strong leadership skills.
Ability to work flexible hours from time to time with little advance notice.
Ability to perform occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing.
Ability to work in a shop-floor environment.
Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Dover, New Jersey; no relocation benefit is offered.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience and/or departmental knowledge.
Shop-floor experience and strong knowledge of departmental operational and work procedures; outside leadership experience is also helpful.
Seminars or training in supervision, communications, and ongoing improvement programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing operations in the assigned department during the shift.
Schedule departmental work and labor, coordinating with production planners, supervisors, and other manufacturing areas to meet customer schedules.
Train and assist department operators, and learn the operation of the assigned department as part of training.
Act as a change agent and leader for new departmental initiatives.
Assist with implementing quality and cost improvement methods and participate in or lead continuous-improvement projects.
Ensure hourly employees complete required training and meet New to the Job requirements.
Manage hourly employees in the Time & Attendance System.
Contribute ratings and feedback to the Area Supervisor for hourly employee performance appraisals.
Identify and promptly communicate safety, quality, productivity, product, and employee concerns to supervision.
Maintain or exceed quality and productivity standards and enforce company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Develop and implement Synchronous Manufacturing.
Participate in seminars and training related to supervision, communications, and improvement programs, including ABS, IPC, IPM, EHS, and Synchronous Manufacturing.
Comply with EHS requirements, wear required personal protective equipment, report job-related injuries and concerns, and attend EHS training.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision and work in other departments as production needs require.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage offered upon hire.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Paid vacation and paid holidays (13 paid holidays are stated in the posting).
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Free fitness-center membership.
Shift premium.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity-theft, and pet insurance coverage.