Shift Production Lead - Mold Prep (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Production Team Leader for the IGT Mold Prep on the 2nd shift in Hampton, VA. The role coordinates daily and shift-to-shift activities to meet delivery schedules and quality targets, working under the Department Supervisor.

The anticipated pay range is $65,000–$75,000 per year, with a Mon-Fri 3:00pm–11:00pm schedule. The position requires a High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with export-control considerations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work activities on a daily (shift to shift) basis to meet customer delivery schedules under the direction of Department Supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Make and receives verbal and written assignments.
• Conduct meetings with team members.
• Working knowledge of all non-certified operations in department.
• 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.
• Ensures adherence to work systems to include work instructions, labor reporting, visual controls and Integrated Process Control, and audits.
• Identifies, evaluates, and documents training, communicates needs to supervisor.
• Trains operators utilizing one on one training method or other techniques.
• 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.

Skills

Production skills

Leadership

Communications

Operator skills

Scheduling

Work systems

Training

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Production Team Leader for the IGT Mold Prep on the 2nd shift in Hampton, VA. The role coordinates daily and shift-to-shift activities to meet delivery schedules and quality targets, working under the Department Supervisor.

The anticipated pay range is $65,000–$75,000 per year, with a Mon-Fri 3:00pm–11:00pm schedule. The position requires a High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with export-control considerations.