Production Team Leader- Panels

$25 - $37/Yr

Howmet Aerospace - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Torrance, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Production Team Leader in our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Supervisor with ensuring that production of products meets or exceeds efficiency and company quality standards.
• Oversees and/or conducts training of new or existing employees.
• Communicates any performance issues with employees in the department to the Supervisor or appropriate management personnel.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to employees, analyzing problems and assigning duties.
• Educates and monitors all employees on all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Makes constant checks on production to ensure quality of finished products.
• Maintains surveillance over equipment and machinery and notifies supervisor or maintenance of any issues.
• Establishes or adjusts work instructions and placement of employees to meet production schedules and goals.
• Trains current and new employees on machinery in applicable areas, including LTV (Lock, Tag and Verify), Human Performance, 5s.
• Participates in training and other activities that are designed to make improvements of facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Assists in identifying repetitive issues and promoting problem solving to root cause, focused on safety, quality and on time delivery.
• Performs TPM and 5S audits.
• Helps develop Standard Operating Procedures by conducting time studies and evaluating job tasks.
• Monitors employees to ensure they are following safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe work environment for all employees and keeps area neat and clean at all times.
• Oversees and trains employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ensures on-the-job training and safety training are conducted for employees on methods and equipment used.
• Fosters a cooperative team-based work environment motivating employees to achieve established goals and growth within the company.
• Runs machines as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Must have a general understanding of manufacturing and be able to plan and think strategically.
• Must have excellent leadership skills, organizational skills, and a positive personality with strong awareness to diversity in the workplace.
• Must have knowledge of production and workflow procedures and be familiar with quality control standards necessary to maintain satisfactory levels of production.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and develop a plan of action to address issues arising with production changes or issues.
• Knowledge of company and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must possess skills to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Ability to instruct employees in a positive manner, motivating employees to achieve established goals while working as a team.
• Skill in the use of machinery and equipment in the assigned area preferred.
• Must be capable of assuming increasing responsibilities and also be flexible with work schedule and be available for working overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Excellent 401k matching program.
• Paid holidays and vacation.