Lean Manufacturing Manager – Plant 3 (2nd Shift)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Manager for Plant 3, 2nd shift, in Whitehall, MI. The role leads manufacturing excellence, drives continuous improvement, and ensures safety, quality, and on-time delivery across hourly and support teams.

Strong leadership and lean manufacturing experience are essential to align resources with demand and achieve plant goals. The position emphasizes governance of safety, productivity, and process optimization, with focus on OEE, capacity planning, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of experience in leadership roles; 3 of the 7 years must be as a direct supervisor.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.
• Experience in investment casting industry and/or manufacturing is a plus.
• Demonstrated results in leading manufacturing excellence.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement of plant performance metrics (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, cash flow).
• Lead hourly and manufacturing support employees and ensure safety on the floor.
• Follow safety regulations and drive OEE improvements, production value added, and on-time shipments.
• Develop and train for growth of team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and other staff.
• Drive lean initiatives to reduce waste, improve product flow, and reduce labor content.
• Communicate information to staff, customers, and management; align resources with demand.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Manager for Plant 3, 2nd shift, in Whitehall, MI. The role leads manufacturing excellence, drives continuous improvement, and ensures safety, quality, and on-time delivery across hourly and support teams.

Strong leadership and lean manufacturing experience are essential to align resources with demand and achieve plant goals. The position emphasizes governance of safety, productivity, and process optimization, with focus on OEE, capacity planning, and