Production Team Leader - IGT Casting 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Production Skills (20%) – Coordinates workflow through department on a daily basis to meet production schedule; ensures daily production goals are met in both quantity and quality; utilizes production methods that reduce cost and increase productivity; observes and adheres to standards of performance, identifies and reports shortfalls to supervisor; ensures maintenance of equipment by application of TPM or other methods.
• Leadership (30%) – Upholds and demonstrates Howmet’s values in approach to work, decision making and interpretations of ethical guidelines and policies for subordinates; maintains relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, external and internal customers, promotes teamwork within and between departments; accepts and seeks individual/self‑developmental opportunities; works on assigned projects to meet department goals and objectives.
• Communications (15%) – Communicates verbally and in writing to peers, superiors, internal and external customers and suppliers; maintains communication during shift turnover through turnover sheets, updated status boards or other verbal and written means; makes and receives verbal and written assignments; conducts meetings with team members.
• Operator Skills (5%) – Working knowledge of all non‑certified operations in department.
• Scheduling (15%) – Executes assignment instructions for work during shift to align for changes, absences, equipment downtime, or necessary overtime; coordinates scheduling needs with Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance Work Systems.
• Work Systems (5%) – Ensures adherence to work systems including work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls and Integrated Process Control, and audits.
• Training (5%) – Identifies, evaluates, and documents training needs; communicates needs to supervisor; trains operators utilizing one‑on‑one training method or other techniques.
• Safety (5%) – Monitors work environment for safety issues and acts to correct problems; utilizes the 5S program to maintain a clean and safe workplace; follows Howmet’s Safety Regulations and Work Rules Handbook along with departmental specific safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Coordinate work activities on a daily (shift to shift) basis to meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of Department Supervisor.

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $65,000 – $75,000 per year. Pay rates within this range are determined based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:00 pm.

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. Primary businesses include jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. In 2025 the company generated $8.3 billion in revenue, delivering fuel‑efficient and lightweight solutions that support customers’ success and positively impact the world. For more information, visit www.howmet.com and review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.