Facilities & Controls Manager

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit www.howmet.com.

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Job Roles

• Assess and prioritize--understands business and operation; assesses emergent needs alongside planned interventions and adjusts based on priority; uses data to make right decisions and can justify them as needed; even handed in prioritization and communication; manages expectations and negotiates where appropriate
• Horizon focus--wields influence to shift focus from restoration and problem solving to improvements and strategic investments, yet understands the immediacy of issues and acts quickly to remedy critical issues; maintains critical inventory to address common or anticipated needs
• Standardization--creates timelines and a compelling case for planned interventions; scales across units and facilities where applicable; collaborates with other leaders who own aspects of processes to align and agree; creates contingency strategies and procedures
• Critically objective--orchestrates among competing priorities; eliminates subjective criteria; handles pressure from multiple sources dispassionately; leads by example and confidence to meet challenges; evaluative, not reactive
• Matrixed communication--Seeks and provides information from/to multiple sources across the enterprise; gains broad and deep understanding of business priorities and aligns interventions accordingly; obtains real-time feedback from floor-level associates and plans with staff level leaders to minimize disruption of necessary interventions; ensures advance notice and full reporting occur
• Coordination--hires, manages and evaluates outside contractors; ensures quality of information and context to those who are adjunct but critical to the process; integrates external assistance at scale; assigns internal resources based on talent and capability; maintains culture of service and safety as paramount
• Talent acceleration--understands the necessity of development even in the midst of technical expertise; identifies and creates opportunities to expose outside talent to existing processes and existing talent to outside processes
• Continuous learning--support functions with increasing understanding of their workings; gains deepening business knowledge to inform decisions and priorities; owns the process of growing in order to partner more effectively; leverages experiences to benefit the learning of others
• Advisor--gives suggestions based on observation and data; contributes to continuous improvement; leverages root cause discoveries to inform recommendations
• Organization--creates and executes on collaborative timelines; holds internal and external contributors accountable to deadlines; anticipates disruptions, adjusts and communicates as they occur; manages time well. Action: Will be challenging her to listen to feedback from her peers on her staff. Need her to look more critically at one employee in particular.
• Coach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Facilities & Controls Manager. The high-profile position will apply Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives to manage the physical infrastructure of the plant and its equipment. This includes the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection of the physical facilities and equipment used to manufacture technologically sophisticated products.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead by example that safety is a way of life

• Lead/Manage the Maintenance and Controls Engineering departments

• Drive asset utilization. Shorten cycles, minimize downtime, and keep equipment running. Utilizes 8 pillars of TPM.

• Minimize unplanned equipment downtime and maximize equipment reliability by employing TPM and other Lean initiatives

• Establish project goals, and lead the group effort toward successfully completing those projects

• Manage the maintenance and repair budget

• Develop and manage the capital plan aligned to the Long-Range Plan (LRP), including justification, ROI modeling, ProLaunch execution, and presentations

• Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction

• Develop the capabilities of those in the department through teaching, coaching, establishing high standards, and ensuring accountability

• Exhibit and promote an attitude on the plant floor that leads to an engaged and energized workforce

• Advise, assist and review all matters involving capital and major expenses. Review and edit all requests for assets (RFA) and author those pertaining to the facility

• Troubleshoot equipment with a strong sense of urgency and ownership

• Monthly review of PM compliance and equipment downtime with the team; implement corrective actions where needed

• Provide strategic oversight of contractor programs and external service providers; ensure cost control, safety compliance, and alignment with plant objectives while delegating day-to-day administration to designated SPAs.

• Lead facility infrastructure strategy including utilities (power distribution, compressed air, DI water, cooling towers, HVAC, dust collection, etc.) to support production growth and reliability

• Drive digital visibility of maintenance performance through dashboards, data analytics, and continuous KPI improvement

• Security Leadership

• OEE Analytics

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 9+ years Facilities and Controls management experience.
• Facilities and Controls management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 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. Appropriate substantiating documentation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years Facilities and Controls management experience
• Working knowledge of PLCs highly desired
• Aerospace experience preferred
• Basic understanding of industrial plant infrastructure including air handline equipment, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, etc.
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation based on experience and credentials.
• Benefit package includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, and more eligible from day one.
• Excellent 401K benefits vested from day one.

About us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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