Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace • La Porte, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engine Products, a division of Howmet Aerospace, is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop-floor teams. The role promotes manufacturing excellence, supports customer satisfaction, and leads continuous improvement in plant performance, including quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow. The position can be located in LaPorte, Indiana.

The Manufacturing Manager supports safe operations, manufacturing planning and execution, lean and continuous-improvement initiatives, employee development, budget management, and alignment of department plans with Engines Business Unit objectives. The role also works with plant and corporate colleagues, maintains delivery and quality performance, drives cost reduction, manages constraints and equipment effectiveness, communicates with customers, and consults with engineering on process modifications.

Howmet Aerospace offers benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays and vacation, parental leave and adoption assistance, insurance coverage, tuition assistance, professional development, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employment offers are conditioned on the applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree is highly desired.
• Experience in the aerospace or investment casting industry.

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 progress and cycle time.
• Improve product flow and implement methods that reduce labor content.
• Develop and train team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and manufacturing support personnel.
• Maintain accountability for department budgets, expense management, cost control, and alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Work with the plant manager and staff to develop budgets, strategic plans, and team goals and objectives aligned with Engines Business Unit objectives.
• Communicate organizational goals and objectives throughout the department to promote 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 strong relationships and communication with Howmet customers.
• 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, 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.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager