Manufacturing Manager

Employer description

Howmet Engine Products, a division Howmet Aerospace, seeks a motivated and experienced leader to join our team! The Manufacturing Manager, located in Whitehall, Michigan at our Plant 4 Thermatech location, will provide day to day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop floor teams while promoting manufacturing excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Manufacturing Manager will also provide leadership in continuous improvement of plant performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery and cash flow).

Job Responsibilities

Follow Safety Regulations along with all department specific safety requirementsProduction Value Added by departmentDaily targets for shipmentsProfit/RevenueEnsure the safety of all employees by promoting a clean and safe work environmentImprove manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor disciplineProvide leadership for Plant ABS and lean manufacturing initiativesProvide leadership to identify and remove non-value-added wasteImprove product flow and/or implement method improvements to reduce labor contentDevelop and train for the professional and personal growth of team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors and other manufacturing support personnelAddress any safety issues or non- compliances immediatelyPromote Injury Free Event (IFE) reportingAccountable for applicable department budgetsMaintain good relations and communication with Howmet customersDevelop with plant manager and staff budget, strategic plans, team goals and objectives that align with BU objectivesFlow down goals and objectives to the entire organizationContribute to other location specific and corporate teamsMaintain excellent delivery performanceConduct capacity analysis to drive standard work and ensure accuracy of standardsDrive cost reductions to improve profitabilityUse lean manufacturing tools to reduce WIP and cycle timeCommunicate all relevant information to Staff, customers and managementUnderstand constraint management, OEE and apply techniques that exploit constraints to improve OEEProvide leadership in implementing continuous improvement methods and ideasConsults with engineering personnel relative to modifications to the process in order to improve production and quality of the productsProvide leadership in safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Roles

Empowering talent–identifies and removes obstacles to productivity at individual and systemic levels; inspires and equips people to perform; understands direct link between people and measurable performance; provides cross-training opportunitiesFlexibility–responds readily to a variety of stimuli in an environment where every day can be different; capable of multitasking and moving quickly from one topic to another; employs different mindsets or perspectives situationallyOrganized and time conscious–manages time well; does what is needed efficiently; understands how long processes require and manages expectations accordingly; navigates the tension between availability and proactivity Business-minded–aligns people and resources to demand; forecasts need and synthesizes input to anticipate focus areas on a time and project basis; thorough understanding of business enables quick decisions where appropriateInterpretation and synthesis–makes sense of multiple inputs quickly and efficiently; generates action plans from available information; interprets data and qualitative information to provide justification and purpose; rationalizes decision making with substantive reasoning; understands relevant numbers and trends Rigor–participates in audit processes; utilizes existing systems extensively and expertly; solicits information from shift level to enterprise; creates processes through continuous improvementTeam orientation–often involved at a tactical level; can contribute technically or operationally if needed, though not as first option; retains authority while delegating ownershipTrust and relationship–communicates openly and regularly, maintaining information flow; visible on floor; focuses attention on strengths and achievements, while addressing shortcomings as neededIngenuity–finds efficiencies and gains time closer to delivery; solicits and implements ideas; invites improvement from any sector or levelProfessional posture–handles escalations objectively and dispassionately; recasts difficult situations as opportunities for learning and growth; custodian of plant environment and brand

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.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

7+ years of experience in leadership roles; 3 of the 7 years must be as a direct supervisor

Must be willing to relocate to other company locations to support future career development opportunities and business requirements.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited institution

Experience in the investment casting industry and/or manufacturing is a plus

Able to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, six sigma

Demonstrated results in leading manufacturing excellence

A 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 is preferred