Production Team Leader - IGT Monoshell (Gap Shift)

About the role

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation.

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. The role coordinates work activities on a daily (shift to shift) basis to meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of the Department Supervisor, performing a variety of hands-on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Production Skills (20%): Coordinate workflow through department on a daily basis to meet production schedule; ensure daily production goals are met in both quantity and quality; utilize production methods that reduce cost and increase productivity; observe and adhere to standards of performance, identify and report shortfalls to supervisor; ensure maintenance of equipment by application of TPM or other methods.
• Leadership (30%): Uphold and demonstrate Howmet's values in approach to work, decision making and interpretations of ethical guidelines and policies for subordinates; maintain relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, external and internal customers; promote teamwork within and between departments; accept and seek individual/self-developmental opportunities; work on assigned projects to meet department goals and objectives.
• Communications (15%): Communicate verbally and in writing to peers, superiors, internal and external customers and suppliers; maintain communication during shift turnover through the use of turnover sheets, updated status boards or other verbal and written means; make and receive verbal and written assignments; conduct meetings with team members.
• Operator Skills (5%): Working knowledge of all non-certified operations in department.
• Scheduling (15%): Execute assignment instructions for work during shift to align for changes, absences, equipment downtime, or necessary overtime; coordinate scheduling needs with Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance.
• Work Systems (5%): Ensure adherence to work systems to include work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls and Integrated Process Control, and audits.
• Training (5%): Identify, evaluate, and document training; communicate needs to supervisor; train operators utilizing one-on-one training method or other techniques.
• Safety (5%): Monitor work environment for safety issues and act to correct problems; utilize the 5S program to maintain a clean and safe workplace; follow Howmet's Safety Regulations and Work Rules Handbook along with all departmental specific safety requirements; comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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.
• Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience in a leadership role preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of all non-certified operations in the department.
• Ability to coordinate workflow, scheduling, and resources across Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance.
• Effective verbal and written communication with peers, superiors, internal and external customers, and suppliers.
• Leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to conduct meetings and train operators one-on-one.
• Familiarity with TPM, 5S, visual controls, and Integrated Process Control.

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range: $65K–$75K per year. Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 pm – 6:00 am.