Team Leader - Secondary Operations

Essential Functions

To support the Secondary Operations Supervisor in supervising team members to ensure that production targets are met in a safe and compliant manner. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Team Supervision 
  • Assign tasks and monitor performance 
  • Train new employees and support skill development 
  • Effectively manage any conduct or performance issues with the support of the Supervisor and/or Departmental Manager. 
• Production Management 
  • Ensure production schedules and targets are achieved working with ATD & TOC
  • Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or processes as needed 
  • Appropriately escalate any machine breakdowns or production issues
  • Operate machinery as required 
• Quality
  • Ensure quality procedures are understood and being adhered to
  • Work with quality teams to address defects or improvements 
• Health & Safety 
  • Lead by example in promoting the EHS culture, ensure all team members are compliant with safety procedures to include PPE adherence
  • Identify and report Incident Free Events and ensure team members do the same
  • Report and investigate any incidents 
• Process Improvement 
  • Maintain and improve housekeeping through implementing 5S workplace organisation standards.
  • Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements 
  • Support lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Support with the commissioning of new machinery
  • Improve training materials and standard operating procedures
  • Support creating a multi skilled team who are able to cover all Cells
  • Support in creating full and clear job instructions for all Cells
• Reporting & Communication 
  • Support with the facilitation of shift meetings, updating employees on key departmental priorities
  • Work closely with the supervisory team to ensure relevant information is communicated between shifts
  • Communicate updates to management and other departments as necessary
  • Coordinate with maintenance, logistics, and quality teams
  • Provide guidance on sensitive issues, gaining support from HR as needed.

Company Responsibilities 

• Maintain full compliance with Howmet policies and procedures and conduct all activities in accordance with the Howmet Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Background

• Demonstrated team leading experience
• Knowledge of secondary operation processes advantageous

Person specification - Competencies

• Strong communication skills

• Able to take the lead and respond to challenging situations

• Lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and high level of professionalism and integrity

• Working knowledge of MS Office 

• Company advocate 

• Calm and resilient approach

• Team player with the ability to train, coach and persuade employees 

• Logical approach to problem solving

• High attention to detail

• Strong organisation & prioritisation skills

Education

• Level 2 ILM qualification desirable