Manufacturing Leader

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking an experienced leader to provide day-to-day direction for manufacturing shop floor teams at its Hampton, Virginia location. The role promotes manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement in quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow. The position may be located at Hampton IGT or Hampton Structural. The Manufacturing Leader oversees manufacturing planning and execution, safety, quality, delivery, cost control, and lean improvement initiatives. The role develops manufacturing personnel, manages department budgets, and works with plant leadership and other teams to align departmental goals with business objectives. It also supports process improvements in collaboration with engineering and maintains customer relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred; a master’s degree is highly desired.
Experience in the aerospace or investment casting industry is a plus.
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.

Responsibilities

Follow safety regulations and department-specific safety requirements; promote a clean and safe work environment and address safety issues or non-compliances promptly.
Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
Lead plant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, including identifying and eliminating non-value-added waste.
Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce work in process (WIP) 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.
Manage department budgets, expenses, and costs in 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 strong delivery performance and ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
Drive cost reductions to improve profitability.
Apply constraint management and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) techniques to improve OEE.
Maintain strong relationships and communication with Howmet customers.
Consult with engineering personnel on process modifications to improve production and product quality.