Manufacturing Leader

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking a motivated and experienced leader for its Core Plant, Whitehall Casting Operation, in Whitehall, Michigan. The Manufacturing Leader plans, develops, and implements methods and procedures to improve operations, reduce operating costs, and make better use of labor and materials. The role supports deployment of ABS and EHS improvements across shifts, with an emphasis on employee engagement, and participates in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits. The leader supervises and develops an effective team; manages staffing, assignments, time and attendance, training, performance feedback, and appropriate disciplinary documentation; and maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement while interfacing with union officials and handling grievances. The role reviews production and operating reports, investigates and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems, and takes or recommends corrective actions affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other results. It also coordinates with management, engineering, and quality control, ensures employees have necessary tools and supplies, and reviews procedures for safety compliance. This posting is intended to establish a pipeline of qualified talent for anticipated future business needs. Applicants may be considered for current or future opportunities as business needs evolve. The position requires willingness to relocate to other company locations to support career development and business requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Five years of people leadership experience, including two years in a manufacturing environment.
Willingness to relocate to other company locations to support future career development opportunities and business requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Business.
Experience in the investment casting industry.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employees.

Responsibilities

Supervise an effective team, including holding meetings, conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels, approving time and attendance, prioritizing work, and making assignments.
Coach, train, motivate, and support employees' career development to promote quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation.
Provide positive and corrective feedback and maintain documentation of disciplinary actions.
Direct employee training and orientation on EHS rules, work performance, company policies and procedures, and business initiatives.
Maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, interface between management and union officials, and handle grievances.
Review production and operating reports and resolve operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Investigate and analyze issues, then initiate or recommend corrective actions for deviations affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.
Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies for operations and ensure employees understand the tools available, including the help chain.
Work with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to address maintenance problems and recommend improvements to operations and machine and equipment conditions.
Review work procedures for safety regulations and concerns and comply with EHS rules.
Plan, develop, and implement methods and procedures that improve operations, reduce operating costs, and better utilize labor and materials.
Participate in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits.
Deploy ABS and EHS improvements across shifts, focusing on employee engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.