Facilities Manager - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

About The Position

Howmet Engines is seeking an experienced professional to lead Maintenance and Facilities Engineering at Plant 10. The role applies Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives to manage plant infrastructure and manufacturing equipment, including their design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection. The manager leads the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments, drives asset utilization and equipment reliability, and manages department objectives, projects, and the maintenance and repair budget. The role also supports cross-functional improvement initiatives, advises on capital and major expenses, reviews asset requests, manages parts needs, troubleshoots equipment, and represents Howmet at community planning boards. Developing department talent and promoting a safe, engaged, and energized workforce are central to the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution plus 10 years of related experience.
At least 7 years of experience in a facilities role.
At least 5 years of experience in a management capacity.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
Experience in the investment casting industry.
Strong leadership skills that foster an engaged employee environment.
Ability to drive improvement through Lean Manufacturing principles, total quality practices, and Six Sigma.
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Strong financial literacy.
Experience with tooling, molds, and dies in the investment casting, injection molding, or stamping industries.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in making safety a way of life.
Lead and manage the Maintenance and Facilities 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.
Ensure Facilities Engineering metrics are understood and track progress toward department objectives.
Establish project goals and lead the group in completing projects successfully.
Manage the maintenance and repair budget.
Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives involving safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.
Develop department capabilities through teaching, coaching, setting high standards, and ensuring accountability.
Promote an attitude on the plant floor that supports an engaged and energized workforce.
Advise, assist with, and review matters involving capital and major expenses.
Review and edit requests for assets (RFA), and author those related to the facility.
Represent Howmet at community planning boards.
Help manage parts and expedite parts as necessary.
Troubleshoot equipment with a sense of urgency.
Review preventive maintenance (PM) work and equipment-down issues daily with the team.
Conduct ASAT audits and improvements.
Assess and prioritize emergent needs alongside planned interventions, using data to make and explain priority decisions.
Plan and communicate facility interventions, including timelines, contingency strategies, and procedures.
Coordinate outside contractors and internal resources, ensuring quality, safety, and service.
Communicate across the enterprise and with floor-level associates and staff leaders to align interventions with business priorities and minimize disruption.
Develop talent and support continuous learning, coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement.