Production Team Leader (Dept. 05 1st shift) - IGT

About the role

Coordinate work activities on a daily (shift‑to‑shift) basis to meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of the Department Supervisor. The position involves performing a variety of hands‑on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Production Skills (20%): Coordinates workflow through the department daily to meet production schedules, ensures daily production goals are met in both quantity and quality, utilizes production methods that reduce cost and increase productivity, observes and adheres to performance standards, reports shortfalls to the supervisor, and ensures equipment maintenance through TPM or other methods.
• Leadership (30%): Upholds and demonstrates Howmet’s values, maintains relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, and customers, promotes teamwork across departments, seeks self‑development opportunities, and works on assigned projects to meet department goals.
• Communications (15%): Communicates verbally and in writing with peers, superiors, internal and external customers and suppliers; maintains shift‑turnover communication via turnover sheets, status boards, or other means; receives and makes assignments; conducts meetings with team members.
• Operator Skills (5%): Possesses working knowledge of all non‑certified operations in the department.
• Scheduling (15%): Executes assignment instructions for the shift, aligns work for changes, absences, equipment downtime, or overtime, and coordinates scheduling needs with Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance.
• Work Systems Adherence (5%): Ensures compliance with work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls, Integrated Process Control, and conducts audits.
• Training (5%): Identifies, evaluates, and documents training needs; communicates them to the supervisor; trains operators using one‑on‑one or other techniques.
• Safety (5%): Monitors the work environment for safety issues, corrects problems, utilizes the 5S program to maintain a clean and safe workplace, and follows Howmet’s Safety Regulations, Work Rules Handbook, and departmental safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Pay

Anticipated range: $65,000 – $75,000 per year (rates determined by experience, education, certifications, etc.).

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
  • Ability to obtain access to export‑controlled items as required.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate degree from a two‑year college or technical school.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $8.3 billion in revenue in 2025, our products enable fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to customer success and a positive impact on the world. For more information, visit www.howmet.com and review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.