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 the Manufacturing Manager position at its Plant 4 Thermatech location in Whitehall, Michigan. The manager provides day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop-floor teams, promotes manufacturing excellence, and ensures customer satisfaction. The role leads continuous improvement in plant performance, including quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow.

The manager is responsible for safety, production and shipment targets, financial performance, manufacturing planning and execution, and department budgets. The role leads Plant ABS, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives; improves product flow and labor content; develops manufacturing personnel; supports planning and capacity analysis; and works with plant leadership, engineering, customers, and other teams to achieve business objectives.

This posting is intended to establish a pipeline of qualified talent for anticipated future business needs. Applicants may be considered for current or future opportunities as business needs evolve. The position requires willingness to relocate to other company locations to support future career development opportunities and business requirements. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of experience in leadership roles, including at least 3 years as a direct supervisor.
• Willingness to relocate to other company locations to support future career development opportunities and business requirements.
• 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 of Arts or Bachelor of Science 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 in 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 relating 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 and address safety issues or non-compliances immediately.
• Promote Injury Free Event (IFE) reporting.
• Manage department production value added, daily shipment targets, profit and revenue, and applicable department budgets.
• 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 methods that reduce labor content.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and manufacturing support personnel.
• Maintain good relations and communication with Howmet customers and maintain excellent delivery performance.
• Work with the plant manager and staff to develop budgets, strategic plans, team goals, and objectives aligned with business-unit objectives, and communicate those goals throughout the organization.
• Contribute to location-specific and corporate teams.
• Conduct capacity analysis to drive standard work and ensure accurate standards.
• Drive cost reductions to improve profitability and use lean manufacturing tools to reduce work in progress and cycle time.
• Communicate relevant information to staff, customers, and management.
• Apply constraint management and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) techniques to improve performance.
• Consult with engineering personnel on process modifications to improve production and product quality.

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.
• 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