Maintenance Manager

Howmet Aerospace; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider in Winsted, CT is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Engineer to oversee the management and operations of maintenance departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include driving asset utilization, managing budgets, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a commitment to safety and the ability to work with export-controlled data.

Qualifications

• 5 years related maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
• 3 years management experience in a manufacturing plant.
• U.S. person status according to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments.
• Drive asset utilization and minimize equipment downtime.
• Manage the maintenance and repair budget.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

Job description

• Locations Winsted Indust Pk, 145 Price Rd, Winsted, CT, 06098, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• 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

Job Summary

The 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, not limited to:

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

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 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 – audits and improvements.

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

5 years related maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.

3 years management experience in a manufacturing plant.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

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.

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report atwww.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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please [e-mail]