Group Leader; Metal Workcell 2nd Shift

Job Title

Group Leader – Metal Workcell (Afternoon Shift) – Dover, New Jersey

9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, , US (On-site)

Monday to Friday 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, training shift M–F 6:30 AM–3:00 PM.

Anticipated Pay Range: $26–$30 per hour. Pay rates are determined based on experience, education, certifications, etc. Position receives an hourly shift premium while assigned to an off‑shift.

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 trains and assists operators, schedules labor, and leads continuous improvement projects. They troubleshoot and communicate product and employee problems to supervisor and work in other departments as needed.

• 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 illnesses and injuries per employee handbook;
• Report all safety, health & environmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend all EH&S training.

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.

• Must learn operations of assigned department during training;
• 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.

• Access to export‑controlled items; employment offers conditioned upon the 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‑mile radius of Dover, NJ will only be considered.

• 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.

• Job requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and frequent standing;
• Group Leader works in a shop floor environment.

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.

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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email Talent Acq