Information Systems Lead - Plants 1/3

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

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks an Information Systems Leader at the Whitehall Casting facility to drive IT excellence, manage the IS department, and lead a team of local IT professionals in supporting both business and manufacturing operations.

The role collaborates with site leadership to align IT with strategic priorities, oversee troubleshooting and projects, and ensure uptime while delivering value through technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Management, or Management Information Systems from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution AND 7 years experience in an IT/IS role
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT/IS role
• A minimum of 1 year of leadership experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Drive Information Technology excellence across the Whitehall Casting facility and manage day-to-day IT troubleshooting and projects
• Lead a team of local support professionals supporting business and manufacturing organizations
• Engage with the business to support strategic priorities and planning and ensure IT uptime and governance

Skills

Functional curiosity

Value oriented

Relationship and communication

Organization and structure

Flexibility

Ethics and compliance

Influence

Execution focused

Anticipation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS/IT or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 7 years IT/IS experience

Job description

Posting Date: 09/09/2026, 05:58 PM

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

Job Schedule: Full time

Apply Before: 12/08/2026, 05:00 AM

Export-Controlled Data: 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

We are seeking an Information Systems Leader to drive Information Technology excellence across our Whitehall Casting facility. Reporting to the Whitehall Casting IS Manager, this position is responsible for all activities within the Whitehall Casting Information Systems Department. These activities include engaging with the business to support their strategic priorities and planning, managing the day-to-day functions of IT troubleshooting and projects, and leading a team of local support professionals supporting both business and manufacturing organizations. Managing the daily operations includes prioritizing the workload and being responsible for IT administration and uptime.

Job Roles

• Functional curiosity--understands manufacturing operation and production rhythms; seeks additional knowledge both about the business and about technology as a field; stays ahead of need through anticipation and good questions
• Value oriented--understands business requirements and helps to meet them through expertise and technology; adds value to the business by accelerating its ability to perform, removing obstacles and creating synergies and efficiencies; drives improvement
• Relationship and communication--builds rapport that leads to clear channels of information exchange; asks questions to understand and adjusts based on learnings; diplomatic; connected to internal partners in other locations; creates trust; responsive and helpful
• Organization and structure--supports planning and infrastructure as part of overall IT strategy; executes against established timelines; coordinates between internal stakeholders, 3rd party vendors and site leadership; project manager
• Flexibility--manages requests from different elements of the business effectively; attends to multiple interests and issues daily; adept at adjusting to factors outside control
• Ethics and compliance--understands and implements cybersecurity measures; maintains qualifications and certifications to ensure compliance
• Influence--wields influence without direct authority; owns processes and can keep projects on track and stakeholders accountable; initiates when ideas arise
• Execution focused--autonomous achiever; finds efficiencies; delivers on time and on budget; understands consequences of delays and shortcomings, anticipating and remediating accordingly; tracks and closes actions consistently
• Anticipation--manages life cycle of products and related services; coordinates upgrades and modernizations; maintains related training and development for self and others

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Management, or Management Information Systems from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution AND 7 years experience in an IT/IS role
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT/IS role
• A minimum of 1 years of leadership experience
• 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:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding and practical application of systems analysis and technical skills
• Remain current with the business, industry trends, the IT profession, and best practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Possess organization, planning, and decision-making abilities
• Good analytical skills
• Project management abilities

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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