Manufacturing Leader

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking an experienced leader to provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop floor teams. The role promotes manufacturing excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement in plant performance measures, including quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow. The position is located in LaPorte, Indiana.

The Manufacturing Leader is responsible for manufacturing planning and execution, safety, lean and continuous-improvement initiatives, product flow, cost control, team development, and delivery and quality performance. The role works with the plant manager and staff on budgets, strategic plans, goals, and objectives aligned with Engines Business Unit objectives, and collaborates with other locations, corporate teams, customers, and engineering personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned upon this ability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution; a master’s degree is highly desired.
• Experience in the aerospace or investment casting industry.
• Strong leadership skills that foster an engaged employee environment.
• Ability to drive improvement using 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and all department-specific safety requirements.
• Promote a clean and safe work environment and promptly address safety issues or non-compliances.
• Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop-floor discipline.
• Lead plant continuous-improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, identify and remove non-value-added waste, and use lean tools to reduce work in progress and cycle time.
• Improve product flow and implement method improvements to reduce labor content.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and manufacturing support personnel for professional and personal growth.
• Maintain accountability for department budgets, including expense management, cost control, and alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Work with the plant manager and staff to develop budgets, strategic plans, team goals, and objectives aligned with Engines Business Unit objectives.
• Communicate organizational goals and objectives throughout the department to support alignment, accountability, and execution.
• Collaborate with other locations and corporate teams.
• Maintain excellent delivery performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Drive cost reductions to improve profitability.
• Apply constraint-management techniques to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Maintain excellent relationships and communication with Howmet customers.
• Consult engineering personnel about process modifications to improve production and product quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager