Production Team Lead, Machine Building - First Shift

Howmet Aerospace•Fullerton, CA

8d•$27 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Department Supervisor/Manager, is responsible for assisting in the directing of activities of all assigned employees to ensure the efficient and productive performance of the department. Ensures and promotes a safe working environment that meets the daily production goals in Quality, Output, and On-Time delivery. Train new employees on tool room / machine building machines, LTV (Lock, Tag, and Verify), Human performance and 5s. Run Tool room type machines, knowledgeable in design & manufacturing of custom automated assembly machines, tappers, and presses, minimum of 10 years’ experience. Supports department supervisor/manager in meeting the product line goals & objectives Assists in directing assigned areas in manufacturing, processing, or support areas to meet customer quality, output and on-time delivery. May prepare daily production reports and may attend daily production meeting. Assists department supervisor/manager in the daily production and quality goals and ensures that these goals are achieved for the assigned areas May complete timekeeping requirements for assigned hourly employees and have supervisor/manager approve Assists in scheduling employee shifts, may approves overtime, vacations and other personnel administrative requests with supervisor/manager approval Ensures employees are taking all breaks and lunches within the required time period Assists in planning of short- and long-term department requirements Interfaces with other departments to ensure goals and deadlines are accomplished Walks shop floor to ensure all employees are maintaining productivity standards Employee relations: in conjunction with the department supervisor/manager, promoting teamwork, coaching and counseling employees Ensures employees are in compliance with all company policies and procedures Coaches' employees in their continuous improvement efforts Maintains procedures for shop floor housekeeping and 5S implementation Promotes ABS where applicable Cultivates leadership on the production floor by encouraging problem solving Works in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment Assists in implementing department training plans Performs other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required Supervisory Responsibilities The Team Lead is instrumental in assisting the Supervisor with overseeing employees; however this position is not directly responsible for the performance of the employees in the area. Carries out goals and supervisory functions in accordance with the direction of the Supervisor and the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Performs all other assignments, projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Meets productivity standards
Completes work in timely manner
Observes safety and security procedures
Reports potentially unsafe conditions
Uses equipment and materials properly
Is consistently at work and on time
Uses time efficiently
Follows instructions, responds to management direction
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
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.
knowledgeable in design & manufacturing of custom automated assembly machines, tappers, and presses, minimum of 10 years’ experience

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
10 (ten) years leadership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Have tool room and or machine shop experience (know the process)
Proficient PC skills and Microsoft Office programs
Experience with Syteline/QAD
Understands all tool steels and carbide blanks
Familiar with cutters and supplies needed to manufacture tools

Responsibilities

Assisting in the directing of activities of all assigned employees
Ensuring and promoting a safe working environment
Training new employees on tool room / machine building machines, LTV (Lock, Tag, and Verify), Human performance and 5s
Running Tool room type machines
Supporting department supervisor/manager in meeting the product line goals & objectives
Assisting in directing assigned areas in manufacturing, processing, or support areas to meet customer quality, output and on-time delivery
Preparing daily production reports and may attend daily production meeting
Assisting department supervisor/manager in the daily production and quality goals
Completing timekeeping requirements for assigned hourly employees and have supervisor/manager approve
Assisting in scheduling employee shifts, may approves overtime, vacations and other personnel administrative requests with supervisor/manager approval
Ensuring employees are taking all breaks and lunches within the required time period
Assisting in planning of short- and long-term department requirements
Interfacing with other departments to ensure goals and deadlines are accomplished
Walking shop floor to ensure all employees are maintaining productivity standards
Employee relations: in conjunction with the department supervisor/manager, promoting teamwork, coaching and counseling employees
Ensuring employees are in compliance with all company policies and procedures
Coaching' employees in their continuous improvement efforts
Maintaining procedures for shop floor housekeeping and 5S implementation
Promoting ABS where applicable
Cultivating leadership on the production floor by encouraging problem solving
Working in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment
Assisting in implementing department training plans
Performing other tasks of equal or lesser skill as required
Carrying out goals and supervisory functions in accordance with the direction of the Supervisor and the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Performing all other assignments, projects and duties as assigned