Production Team Leader - IGT Casting - Weekend Shift

Howmet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. near Hampton, VA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate daily shift activities and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on production experience, and strict adherence to safety and TPM standards.

Anticipated pay range is $65K-$75K per year, with Friday–Sunday night shifts. On-site location in Hampton, VA. The position emphasizes cross-functional coordination, maintaining production schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work activities to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Lead shift team to meet production goals in quantity and quality.
• Maintain and follow TPM or equivalent methods to ensure equipment uptime and productivity.
• Communicate with peers, subordinates, and supervisors; participate in shift turnover.
• Schedule coordination with Shared Resources, Central Stores, Tool Room, and Maintenance.
• Identify training needs and train operators as needed.

Skills

Production scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification: 119004
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 08/17/2026, 05:09 PM
• Locations: One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Apply Before: 11/01/2026, 04:00 AM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability: None
• Export-Controlled Data: 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

Responsibilities

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 Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel‑efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Howmet has challenging opportunities for individuals who are excited to engage with us in growing our business. Join us where you will be part of a dedicated team to manufacture high tech products, safely, accurately, and efficiently, you will perform a variety of hands‑on operations in accordance with standardized processes within customer specifications.

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

Hours/Schedule: Friday through Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00am.

Salary:

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

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 polices 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 the use of turnover sheets, updated status boards or other verbal and written means.
• Make and receives verbal and written assignments.
• Conduct 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 5%

• Ensures adherence to work systems to include work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls and Integrated Process Control, and audits.

Training 5%

• Identifies, evaluates, and documents training, 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.
• Follow Howmet's Safety Regulations and Work Rules Handbook along with all departmental specific safety requirements.
• Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree from two-year college or technical school preferred.

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 play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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