Manufacturing Manager

Responsibilities

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Summary: This position oversees the daily operations of the manufacturing facility in Carson, CA. They coordinate, plan, and direct all the activities that go into the production process. Additionally, Manufacturing Manager collaborates with leaders to manage and resolve workforce or labor issues and develop solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of all aspects of the manufacturing activities (production, planning, manufacturing engineering, safety).
• Works with Global Investment group on outsourced product.
• Manage planning function to ensure smooth product flow through manufacturing cells and delivers customer product on time.
• Coordinates all manufacturing activities with Procurement, such as outside processing, to eliminate delays and meet production/shipping schedules.
• Sets expectations, provides recourses, audits performance, counsels employees, trains, and sets policies and practices to exceed department goals.
• Leads team to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals.
• Ensures operations metrics are well known; tracks daily progress towards achieving objectives and mitigating risks.
• Works with managers across all functional lines to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Actively participates in implementing and sustaining ABS (TPS) principles and practices.
• Oversees maintenance of equipment.
• Demonstrates continual focus on improvements and enhancements.
• Exhibits and promotes behaviors on the plant floor that leads to an engaged workforce.
• Implements company policies such as attendance, overtime, safety, environmental, etc., and directs the application of such policies to the product group's operation.
• Assesses employee performance and mentor staff.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Work in a safe manner that promotes the health and well-being of the individual and the environment.
  • Report all incidents including injuries, spills, fires, property damage, and near misses to their supervisor.
  • Comply with All EHS rules and regulations and supervisory instructions.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $138,000.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ operations experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing software and systems
• Must have excellent communication, presentation and persuasion skills
• 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Experience with Kaizen, lean manufacturing concept, etc.

About us

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com