Group Leader (Wax 3rd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Group Leader over Wax to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift are Sunday Night to Thursday Night 10PM-630AM. Training is Monday - Friday Day Shift (6:00a - 2:30p) for several months. This position oversees daily operations for the manufacturing areas of the assigned department during the assigned shift. The Group Leader is expected to train and assist operators in the department as well as schedule labor and participate/lead continuous improvement projects. They will also troubleshoot and communicate product and employee problems to supervisor as well as work in other departments based on production needs. The group leader works in a shop floor environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
As part of training, must learn the operation of the assigned department
Results oriented, able to take initiative and demonstrate strong leadership skills

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
Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles
Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations
Wear all required personal protective equipment
Report all job-related illness and injuries
Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner
Attend all EH&S training

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