Aerospace Manufacturing Leader: Lean & CI Champion

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Engine Products, a division Howmet Aerospace, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead shop floor teams and drive manufacturing excellence. Located in LaPorte, IN, this on-site role focuses on sustaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while advancing CI and lean initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive manufacturing experience, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional collaboration to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 8 years in manufacturing, and 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety Regulations along with all department specific safety requirements.
• Ensure the safety of all employees by promoting a clean and safe work environment, addressing any safety issues or non-compliances immediately.
• Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
• Provide leadership for Plant CI and lean manufacturing initiatives, including oversight to identify and remove non-value-added waste. Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce WIP and cycle time.
• Improve product flow and/or implement method improvements to reduce labor content.
• Develop and train for the professional and personal growth of team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and other manufacturing support personnel.
• Maintain accountability for department budgets, including expense management, cost control and alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Work with plant manager and staff to develop budget, strategic plans, team goals and objectives that align with Engines Business Unit (BU) objectives.
• Communicate and cascade organizational goals and objectives throughout the department, to ensure alignment, accountability, and execution.
• Collaborate effectively with other locations and corporate teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Drive cost reductions to improve profitability.
• Understand constraint management, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and apply techniques that exploit constraints to improve OEE.
• Maintain excellent relationships and communication with Howmet customers.
• Consult with engineering personnel relative to modifications to the process to improve production and quality of the products.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Howmet Engine Products, a division Howmet Aerospace, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to lead shop floor teams and drive manufacturing excellence. Located in LaPorte, IN, this on-site role focuses on sustaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while advancing CI and lean initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive manufacturing experience, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional collaboration to meet business objectives.