Team Leader - Secondary Operations
Company: Howmet Aerospace
Location: Telford
Posted: May 3rd, 2026
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 organization 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 approachTeam player with the ability to train, coach and persuade employees
- Logical approach to problem solving
- High attention to detail
- Strong organisation & prioritisation skills
Qualifications
Education
- Level 2 ILM qualification desirable
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