Group Leader (Wax 3rd Shift)

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Group Leader over Wax to join our Dover Casting group in Dover, New Jersey. The work hours for this Midnight Shift are Sunday Night - Thursday Night 10P - 6:30A.  Training is Monday - Friday Day Shift (6:00a - 2:30p) for several months.

This position will receive an hourly "shift premium" while assigned to an off-shift.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Area Supervisor/Manager, this position oversees daily operations for the manufacturing areas of the assigned department during the assigned shift.  The Group Leader is expected to train and assist operators in the department as well as schedule labor and participate/lead continuous improvement project.  They will also troubleshoot and communicate product and employee problems to supervisor as well as work in other departments base on production needs.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend all EH&S training.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

• Schedules work for department
• Coordinate with Production Planner and other supervisors to ensure customer schedules are met
• Acts as a change agent/leader for new initiatives in department
• Assist with implementing methods for quality and cost improvements;
• Ensure NES/hourly reports in respective area/shift complete all necessary training;
• Ensure New to the Job (NTJ) requirements are met for reports in respective area/shift;
• Manage respective area/shift NES/hourly reports in Time & Attendance System;
• Participate in the performance appraisals of hourly reports in respective area/shift by providing Area Supervisor with ratings and feedback;
• Recognize and ensure timely communication of any safety, quality, productivity, and employee concerns to supervision;
• Schedule department coordinating with other manufacturing areas to ensure customer schedules are met;
• Ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained/exceeded;
• Ensure fair and consistent enforcement of all company policies and procedures;
• Actively work to develop and implement Synchronous Manufacturing;
• Must actively participate in seminars and training in supervision, communications, and ongoing improvement programs (ABS, IPC, IPM, EH&S, Synchronous Mfg.)
• Perform other duties as might be assigned by supervision.

Other Skills/Abilities

• As part of training, must learn the operation of the assigned department
• Results oriented, able to take initiative and demonstrate strong leadership skills;
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours from time to time with little advance notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• ​Employees 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.
• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution;
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.  Candidates residing within a 50 miles radius of Dover NJ will only be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer supervisory experience and/or departmental knowledge.
• Prefer shop floor experience and strong knowledge of department operational and working procedures, outside leadership experience also helpful.
• Seminars and training in supervision, communications, and ongoing improvement programs is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

• This job requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing
• The group leader works in a shop floor environment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.