Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking a motivated and experienced leader for its Hampton IGT location in Hampton, Virginia. The Manufacturing Manager provides day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop-floor teams, promotes manufacturing excellence, and ensures customer satisfaction. The role also leads continuous improvement in plant performance measures, including quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow. The position requires work-related travel.

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, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must be able 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 is highly desired.
• Experience in aerospace or the 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

• Promote a clean and safe work environment and ensure employee safety.
• 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 methods to reduce labor content.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and manufacturing support personnel for their professional and personal growth.
• Address safety issues and non-compliances immediately.
• Promote Injury Free Event reporting and Human Performance initiatives.
• Effectively manage applicable department budgets.
• Maintain good relations and communication with customers.
• 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 accuracy of standards.
• Drive cost reductions to improve profitability while maintaining delivery performance.
• Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce work in process and cycle time.
• Communicate relevant information to staff, customers, and management.
• Apply constraint-management and OEE techniques to exploit constraints and improve OEE.
• Consult with engineering personnel on process modifications to improve production and product quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits 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, subject to applicable policies.
• 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