Casting Plant Leader: On-site, Lean Excellence & Growth

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Matching 401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Dover, New Jersey, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Casting facility with full P&L responsibility and a focus on Lean operations, safety, and quality. You will oversee engineering, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance to deliver on-time results for aerospace components.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, workforce development, and customer-focused performance improvement, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience; at least 7 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience with P&L, lean manufacturing principles, and customer management.
• Authorized to work in the United States; export-controlled eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high ethics and values in the workplace.
• Ensures compliance with all EHS rules required for the operation.
• Maintains Employee Engagement at high levels, including through regular all-employee meetings and communications.
• Partners with the Castings Director of Operations to develop and execute strategic plans using Lean tools.
• Supports development of new market opportunities from proposal through market realization.
• Coordinates hiring/headcount plans with Plant HR team.
• Coordinates with Campus EHS team to reduce workplace risks and environmental impacts.
• Provides direct oversight of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Maintenance.
• Drives development of talent and ensures succession plans for key team members.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Dover, New Jersey, seeks a Plant Manager to lead the Casting facility with full P&L responsibility and a focus on Lean operations, safety, and quality. You will oversee engineering, manufacturing, quality, and maintenance to deliver on-time results for aerospace components.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, workforce development, and customer-focused performance improvement, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.