Production Team Leader (Weekend shift)-IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Systems is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader (Wax)-IGT to coordinate daily shift-to-shift work activities and meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of the Department Supervisor. The role supports manufacturing excellence by coordinating production, meeting quality and quantity goals, improving productivity, maintaining equipment, and helping the department achieve its goals and objectives. The position is based in Hampton, Virginia. Weekend shift hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The anticipated pay range is $50,000–$70,000 per year, with pay determined by factors including experience, education, and certifications. The Team Leader upholds Howmet’s values and ethical guidelines, promotes teamwork, communicates with employees and customers, trains operators, monitors workplace safety, and ensures adherence to work systems and departmental requirements. Regular attendance is required, and occasional overtime may be required. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school.

Responsibilities

Coordinate department workflow daily to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
Ensure daily production goals are met for quantity and quality.
Use production methods that reduce costs and increase productivity.
Monitor performance standards and report shortfalls to the supervisor.
Maintain equipment through TPM or other methods.
Uphold Howmet’s values and ethical guidelines in work and decision-making.
Maintain relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, customers, and suppliers, and promote teamwork within and between departments.
Pursue individual development opportunities and complete assigned projects supporting department goals and objectives.
Communicate verbally and in writing with peers, supervisors, customers, and suppliers.
Maintain shift-turnover communication using turnover sheets, status boards, and other written or verbal methods.
Make and receive verbal and written assignments, and conduct meetings with team members.
Maintain working knowledge of all non-certified operations in the department.
Execute shift work assignments and adjust for changes, absences, equipment downtime, and necessary overtime.
Coordinate scheduling needs with Shared Resources, Central Stores, the Tool Room, and Maintenance.
Ensure adherence to work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls, Integrated Process Control, and audits.
Identify, evaluate, and document training needs, and communicate them to the supervisor.
Train operators using one-on-one training or other techniques.
Monitor the work environment for safety issues and take action to correct problems.
Use the 5S program to maintain a clean and safe workplace, and follow Howmet’s safety regulations, Work Rules Handbook, and departmental safety requirements.
Comply with company attendance policies and guidelines, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.