Director of Operations, Aerospace Manufacturing Leader

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Ponck Hockie (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401k matching

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Kingston, NY seeks a Director of Operations to provide overall leadership to the fastener installation tooling manufacturing facility.

You will drive annual revenue and manufacturing plans, lead managers, ensure EHS compliance, and deliver safe, productive operations with strong stakeholder collaboration. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), holidays, and vacation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with five (5) or more years of that time in senior-level leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or related field preferred.
• Lean manufacturing expertise is essential.
• Experience in customer service or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops annual revenue and manufacturing plan with senior leaders to meet production and delivery targets.
• Provide strong leadership to managers and employees; maintain open communications and address concerns.
• Ensure full compliance with EHS standards and investigate incidents to identify root causes.
• Interface with customers and Sales/Marketing to resolve delivery and quality issues professionally.
• Coordinate with departments (Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, IT, HR) for resources and support.
• Drive continuous improvement with CI methods to reduce costs and improve profitability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Kingston, NY seeks a Director of Operations to provide overall leadership to the fastener installation tooling manufacturing facility.

You will drive annual revenue and manufacturing plans, lead managers, ensure EHS compliance, and deliver safe, productive operations with strong stakeholder collaboration. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, 401(k), holidays, and vacation.