Facilities Leader - Plant 5

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Facilities Engineering Leader for Plant 5 Ti Cast and HIP in Whitehall, MI to direct repair, maintenance and installation activities.

You will lead the maintenance departments, develop priorities, and drive safety, reliability and cost efficiency in a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement while coordinating with management, union officials, and contractors to achieve plant goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years in leadership for facilities/maintenance
• High School Diploma with 10+ years supervisory experience in facilities/maintenance
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments.
• Drive asset utilization and minimize downtime using TPM and Lean initiatives.
• Oversee safety programs and ensure compliance with plant policies.
• Manage budgets for maintenance and capital expenditure; monitor progress toward objectives.
• Coordinate with union officials and subcontractors; balance priorities across the plant.
• Foster continuous improvement and development of department staff.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities maintenance

Lean manufacturing

TPM

Kaizen concepts

Budget management

Industrial safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

High School Diploma with 10 years supervisory experience

Job description

Location: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)

Job Schedule: Full time

Apply Before: 12/10/2026, 05:00 AM

Responsibilities

This Facilities Engineering Leader is responsible for leading the direction and coordination of repair, maintenance, and installation activities within Plant 5 Ti Cast and HIP. This position will lead the maintenance departments and activities, supervise an effective team, determine overall maintenance activities and priorities, maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, interface between management and union officials, interface with subcontractors and make decisions for subcontracting work based on staffing levels, and plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.

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
• 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 Responsibilities

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.

• Lead by example that safety is a way of life
• Lead/Manage the Maintenance and Facilities 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
• Ensure Facilities Engineering metrics are well-known, and track progress toward achieving department objectives
• Establish project goals, and lead the group effort toward successfully completing those projects
• Manage the maintenance and repair budget
• 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
• ASAT management
• Represent Howmet at community planning boards
• Daily help manage parts and expedite parts as necessary.
• Troubleshoot equipment - sense of urgency.
• Daily review of PM's equipment down with team.
• ASAT - audits and improvements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a min of 5 years' experience in leadership with facilities/maintenance OR High School Diploma and 10 years supervisory experience in facilities/maintenance
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferable in a maintenance department
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a maintenance department
• Ability to read blueprints
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg, and Kaizen Concepts
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented
• Previous experience in facility maintenance and basic understanding on industrial plant infrastructure including air handline equipment, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, etc
• General understanding of construction, maintenance and fabrication methods
• Energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

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 $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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