Production Team Leader - (Dept 05, 2nd Shift)- IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Howmet Engine Systems is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader to join its team in Hampton, Virginia. The role coordinates daily, shift-to-shift work activities to meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of the Department Supervisor. The team leader supports manufacturing excellence by coordinating production, maintaining quality and productivity, leading and communicating with team members, and supporting safety and training. The anticipated pay range is $65,000–$75,000 per year; pay within the range is determined by factors including experience, education, and certifications.

Requirements

At least three years of manufacturing experience.
High school diploma or general education degree.
Must provide original-form documentation establishing identity and U.S. employment eligibility.
Must be lawfully able to obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Coordinate departmental workflow each day to meet the production schedule and ensure production goals are achieved in quantity and quality.
Use production methods that reduce costs and increase productivity; monitor performance standards and report shortfalls to the supervisor.
Ensure equipment maintenance through TPM or other methods.
Demonstrate Howmet’s values and ethical guidelines, maintain relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, customers, and suppliers, and promote teamwork.
Pursue individual development opportunities and complete assigned projects to meet department goals and objectives.
Communicate verbally and in writing with peers, superiors, customers, and suppliers; maintain shift-turnover communications through turnover sheets, status boards, or other means.
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, or necessary overtime.
Coordinate scheduling needs with Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance.
Ensure compliance with work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls, Integrated Process Control, and audits.
Identify, evaluate, and document training needs; communicate needs to the supervisor and train operators using one-on-one or other techniques.
Monitor the work environment for safety issues and take corrective action; use the 5S program to maintain a clean and safe workplace.
Follow Howmet’s Safety Regulations and 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.