Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

5d • Onsite

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. This position is located in LaPorte, Indiana, and requires willingness to travel on work-related business.

The role oversees shop floor execution and manufacturing performance, including safety, quality, planning, labor and product flow, lean manufacturing, employee development, budgets, customer relations, and cost reduction. The manager collaborates with the plant manager and other teams to align departmental goals and plans with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three years of work experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience executing lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen projects.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Master's degree.
• Experience implementing and maintaining positive employee relations.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Effective communication, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of machine setup reduction techniques.
• Knowledge of Material Resource Planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions.
• Business literacy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong personal drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Promote a clean and safe work environment and ensure employee safety; address safety issues or non-compliances immediately.
• Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
• Manage operations quality metrics, including executional scrap and second-time yield.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and identify and remove non-value-added waste.
• Improve product flow and implement method improvements to reduce labor content.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and manufacturing support personnel.
• Promote Injury Free Event (IFE) reporting and Human Performance initiatives.
• Manage applicable department budgets.
• Maintain good customer relations and communication.
• Collaborate with the plant manager to develop and communicate strategic plans, team goals, and objectives aligned with business objectives.
• 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 while maintaining delivery performance.
• Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce work in process (WIP) and cycle time.
• Communicate relevant information to staff, customers, and management.
• Apply constraint management and OEE techniques to exploit constraints and improve OEE.
• Consult engineering personnel on process modifications to improve production and product quality.
• Travel on work-related business as needed.

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 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