Facilities & Controls Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Branford, CT

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Facilities & Controls Manager for its Branford, Connecticut facility, which produces jet engine components for aerospace and defense applications. The role manages the plant’s physical infrastructure and manufacturing equipment, including their design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection. The position applies Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other continuous-improvement initiatives to improve asset utilization, equipment reliability, and facility performance. It leads the Maintenance and Controls Engineering departments, manages budgets and capital planning, and develops departmental capabilities. The role also provides strategic oversight of contractor programs, plant infrastructure, security, and digital visibility of maintenance performance. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position involves access to export-controlled items, and an offer is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access.

Requirements

• At least 9 years of Facilities and Controls management experience.
• Facilities and Controls management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items, with appropriate documentation.
• Energetic, self-starting approach and ability to promote and implement change.
• Good PC skills and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to promote a continuous-improvement atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Facilities and Controls management experience.
• Working knowledge of PLCs.
• Aerospace experience.
• Basic understanding of industrial plant infrastructure, including air-handling equipment, air compressors, chillers, and cooling towers.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in making safety a way of life.
• Lead and manage the Maintenance and Controls Engineering departments.
• Drive asset utilization, shorten cycles, minimize downtime, and keep equipment running using the eight pillars of TPM.
• Improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime through TPM and other Lean initiatives.
• Establish project goals and lead the group in completing projects successfully.
• Manage the maintenance and repair budget.
• Develop and manage the capital plan in alignment with the Long-Range Plan, including justification, ROI modeling, ProLaunch execution, and presentations.
• Contribute to cross-functional continuous-improvement initiatives involving safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Develop departmental capabilities through teaching, coaching, high standards, and accountability.
• Promote an engaged and energized workforce on the plant floor.
• Advise, assist, and review matters involving capital and major expenses; review and edit asset requests and author facility-related requests.
• Troubleshoot equipment with urgency and ownership.
• Review preventive-maintenance compliance and equipment downtime monthly, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Provide strategic oversight of contractor programs and external service providers, ensuring cost control, safety compliance, and alignment with plant objectives while delegating day-to-day administration to designated SPAs.
• Lead facility infrastructure strategy, including power distribution, compressed air, DI water, cooling towers, HVAC, and dust collection, to support production growth and reliability.
• Drive digital visibility of maintenance performance through dashboards, data analytics, and continuous KPI improvement.
• Provide security leadership and oversee OEE analytics.
• Assess and prioritize emergent needs alongside planned interventions, using data to guide decisions and managing expectations.
• Create and coordinate timelines and contingency strategies for planned interventions, collaborating across units and facilities where applicable.
• Communicate across the enterprise and with floor-level associates and staff leaders; provide advance notice and reporting for interventions.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate outside contractors; coordinate internal resources and maintain a culture of service and safety.
• Develop talent, coach and mentor employees, and hold internal and external contributors accountable to deadlines.
• Support continuous learning, root-cause analysis, and continuous-improvement recommendations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity-theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Benefits are eligible from day one, and 401(k) benefits are vested from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed