Facilities Manager - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

About The Position

Howmet Engines is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments. The role applies Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives to manage the plant's physical infrastructure and equipment, including the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection of facilities and equipment used to manufacture technologically sophisticated products. The manager leads safety, asset utilization, equipment reliability, maintenance planning, facilities metrics, projects, budgets, and continuous improvement. The position also develops department capabilities through coaching and accountability, manages contractors and parts, advises on capital and major expenses, supports ASAT management and audits, and represents Howmet at community planning boards.

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 seven years of experience in a facilities role.
At least five 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.
Minimize unplanned equipment downtime and maximize equipment reliability 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 toward successful project completion.
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, high standards, and accountability.
Promote a plant-floor attitude that supports an engaged and energized workforce.
Advise, assist with, and review matters involving capital and major expenses; review and edit requests for assets and author facility-related requests.
Manage ASAT.
Represent Howmet at community planning boards.
Help manage parts daily and expedite parts as necessary.
Troubleshoot equipment with a sense of urgency.
Review preventive maintenance and equipment-down issues daily with the team.
Conduct ASAT audits and improvements.
Assess and prioritize emergent needs alongside planned interventions, using data and communicating priorities.
Balance immediate restoration needs with longer-term improvements and strategic investments, and maintain critical inventory for common or anticipated needs.
Create timelines and procedures for standardized planned interventions, coordinate across facilities where applicable, and develop contingency strategies.
Coordinate competing priorities objectively and manage pressure from multiple sources.
Communicate across the enterprise, obtain feedback from floor-level associates, coordinate with staff-level leaders, and ensure advance notice and reporting for interventions.
Hire, manage, and evaluate outside contractors; coordinate external assistance and assign internal resources based on capability while maintaining a service- and safety-focused culture.
Identify development opportunities for internal and external talent and support continuous learning.
Provide data- and observation-based recommendations, using root-cause findings to support continuous improvement.
Create and execute collaborative timelines, hold contributors accountable to deadlines, anticipate disruptions, and communicate adjustments.
Coach, mentor, and manage employees; provide individualized direction and feedback and promote associate growth and development.