Production Team Leader

Howmet Aerospace•Wichita Falls, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Team Leader position will be in our Wichita Falls, Texas facility and will support manufacturing through production control, problem solving initiatives, and assume an indirect responsibility for product throughput partnering with the department supervisor. This involves the leadership of hourly employees in the department cultivating desired outcomes in terms of safety, quality, process integrity, team assignments, related administrative work and other assigned tasks designed with a keen eye on minimizing production bottlenecks and anticipating production needs. Candidate will train on C shift (days), then move to D shift (nights).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum 1 year of leadership experience
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business or related field
3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year working in a similar capacity. (Prior Aerospace Manufacturing Preferred)
Proven leadership ability.
Knowledge of MS Office.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.

Responsibilities

Creates a plan of assigned tasks/role for the team placing them in into roles that seek to maximize production in coordination with their trained skills and abilities. Coordinates with leadership.
Seeks to maximize throughput by anticipating bottle necks to production and communicating with the supervisor and management to eliminate bottlenecks.
Supports activities identified by the team related to safety, process, part, quality, and production.
Seeks and participates in team, and self-development, opportunities including new hire training.
Works on assigned tasks and projects to meet departmental goals
Assist Supervisor with daily administrative work as assigned
Prepares, and leads 5-minute meetings and Pre-Task Briefs as assigned
Assists with quality investigations, as directed.
Communicates with Supervisor regularly regarding safety, production, personnel, quality, and requested/required information.
Actively pursues elimination of waste through coaching, technique, training and skill-based feedback.
Must comply with all company attendance policies and procedures which include but are not limited to regular attendance and occasional overtime.