Saw and Radius Team Lead

Howmet Aerospace - Midway, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Midway, GA

101-250 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Saw and Radius Team Lead at Howmet Aerospace is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Saw and Radius department in a heavy industrial forging manufacturing plant. This role involves managing team members, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and maintaining efficient productivity. The Team Lead will conduct shift hand-offs, monitor employee performance, and ensure that all necessary tools and resources are available for the team to perform their tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assign, execute, and review work performed on assigned shift.
• Conduct hand-off meetings with the previous shift Team Leader.
• Review safety incidents and quality concerns from the previous shift.
• Assign shift personnel to machines and prioritize jobs.
• Ensure every employee is working safely and following company safety standards.
• Identify safety hazards and generate safety near miss reports as necessary.
• Ensure work centers have required tools and documents to keep machines running.
• Report equipment issues to maintenance and create maintenance work orders.
• Monitor employee performance and document issues in departmental files.
• Operate equipment as needed to maintain productivity.
• Conduct and monitor training and orientation for team members.
• Perform Safety Stops, Quality Walks, and 5S audits as scheduled.
• Inspect and restore the work area to acceptable 5S status and perform end of shift audits.
• Check supply levels and fill out request forms as needed.
• Address any employee relations issues that arise.
• Oversee the execution of the daily forging production schedule and direct employees in safety, quality, and productivity principles.
• Monitor and maintain production standards for efficiencies and part quality.
• Initiate corrective actions to achieve productivity goals.
• Input, analyze, and communicate quality control data.
• Develop and execute cross-training of process technicians.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1-year work experience in Hot Operations Shop (Saw and Radius) or related manufacturing department.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• An associate's degree or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent education from a technical school or military training.
• Leadership experience including training others or leading projects.

Benefits

• Weekly pay; shift differential for night shift.
• Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, and other Company benefits.
• 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match.
• Performance Pay based on business performance.
• Vacation eligibility.
• Paid holidays.