Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking an experienced leader for its Plant 5 Ti-Cast location in Whitehall, Michigan. The Manufacturing Manager provides day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop-floor teams, promotes manufacturing excellence, and works to ensure customer satisfaction. The role leads continuous improvement in plant performance, including quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow.

The manager is accountable for safety, production performance, shipment targets, profitability, department budgets, and delivery. The position partners with the plant manager and staff to develop budgets, strategic plans, goals, and objectives aligned with business-unit objectives, and communicates these throughout the organization. It also develops manufacturing personnel, maintains customer relationships, and contributes to site and corporate teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of experience in leadership roles, including 3 years as a direct supervisor.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned on this ability.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in the investment casting industry and/or manufacturing.
• Ability to drive improvement through lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, and Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated results leading manufacturing excellence.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Strong financial literacy.
• Experience with tolling, molds, and dies related to the investment casting, injection casting, injection molding, or stamping industries.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and department-specific safety requirements; promote a clean and safe work environment, address safety issues or non-compliance immediately, and promote Injury Free Event reporting.
• Manage department production value added, daily shipment targets, profit/revenue, applicable budgets, and delivery performance.
• Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop-floor discipline.
• Lead Plant ABS, lean manufacturing, safety, and continuous-improvement initiatives; identify and remove non-value-added waste.
• Improve product flow and implement method improvements to reduce labor content, WIP, and cycle time.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and manufacturing support personnel.
• Maintain good relations and communication with Howmet customers; communicate relevant information to staff, customers, and management.
• Develop budgets, strategic plans, team goals, and objectives with the plant manager and staff, aligned with business-unit objectives, and flow goals and objectives down to the organization.
• Contribute to location-specific and corporate teams.
• Conduct capacity analysis to drive standard work and ensure standards are accurate.
• Drive cost reductions to improve profitability.
• Apply constraint-management and OEE techniques to exploit constraints and improve OEE.
• Consult with engineering personnel about process modifications to improve production and product quality.
• Empower employees, provide cross-training opportunities, delegate ownership, and address obstacles to productivity.
• Use data, audits, existing systems, and input from across shifts and the enterprise to develop action plans and continuous-improvement processes.

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.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED