Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Laporte, IN

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About The Position

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

The role oversees safety, manufacturing planning and execution, lean and continuous improvement initiatives, workforce development, department budgets, and alignment of team objectives with Engines Business Unit objectives. The manager also works with plant leadership, other locations, corporate teams, customers, and engineering personnel to improve delivery, quality, cost, production, and product flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of experience 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 on this ability.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business; 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 department-specific safety requirements; promote a clean and safe work environment and promptly address safety issues or non-compliance.
• Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
• Lead plant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying and removing non-value-added waste.
• Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce work in process and cycle time.
• Improve product flow and implement methods that reduce labor content.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and other manufacturing support personnel.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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