Production Team Leader - IGT Casting

Job Information

• Job Identification: 117783
• Job Category:
  Operations
• Posting Date: 05/22/2026, 02:18 PM
• Locations:
  One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• 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.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. 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. We are transforming the next phase of more fuel‑efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

Join a dedicated team to manufacture high‑tech products safely, accurately, and efficiently in accordance with standardized processes and customer specifications.

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

Salary

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

• Coordinates workflow through the department on a daily basis to meet the 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 policies for subordinates.
• Maintains relationships with peers, subordinates, superiors, external and internal customers, and promotes teamwork within and between departments.
• Accepts and seeks individual/self‑development 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 the use of turnover sheets, updated status boards or other verbal and written means.
• Makes and receives verbal and written assignments.
• Conducts meetings with team members.

• Working knowledge of all non‑certified operations in the 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 needs and communicates them to supervisor.
• Trains operators using one‑on‑one methods 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.
• Follows Howmet’s Safety Regulations and Work Rules Handbook along with all departmental specific safety requirements.
• Complies with all company attendance policies and guidelines, including regular attendance and occasional overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires a minimum of one year of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to provide documentation in the original form establishing identity and employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Access to export‑controlled items and lawful acquisition of such items is required.

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree.

• Prior manufacturing experience in a leadership role preferred.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine…