Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead and direct day-to-day manufacturing shop floor teams at a Whitehall, Michigan location. The position may be based at Whitehall Casting Plant 1/3, Whitehall Casting Plant 10, or Ti-Cast. The manager promotes manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction while improving plant performance in quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow. The role provides leadership for safety, production planning and execution, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, cost management, employee development, and delivery and quality performance. The manager partners with plant leadership, staff, engineering personnel, other locations, corporate teams, and customers to meet operational and business objectives. A bachelor's degree and at least eight years of manufacturing experience, including five years in a supervisory capacity, are required. A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business is preferred, and a master's degree is highly desired. Visa sponsorship is not available, and employment is conditioned on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Howmet Aerospace offers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; retirement savings plans; paid holidays and vacation; paid parental leave and adoption assistance; insurance coverage; tuition assistance; professional development; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
At least 8 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 5 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 from an accredited institution.
Master's degree (highly desired).
Experience in aerospace or the investment casting industry.
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-compliance immediately.
Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
Lead plant continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives, identifying and removing non-value-added waste and using lean tools to reduce work in process and cycle time.
Improve product flow and implement method improvements to 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 and cascade 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 excellent customer relationships and communication.
Consult with engineering personnel about process modifications to improve production and product quality.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription coverage.
Dental and vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) 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, subject to eligibility, accrual, usage, and applicable policies.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance programs.
Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).