Manufacturing Administrator (3rd Shift) - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated administrative support professional to join their 3rd shift manufacturing team. This role involves streamlining processes, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing communication across teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a commitment to excellence, you will play a crucial role in supporting operational efficiency and fostering a collaborative culture. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading aerospace organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the manufacturing team and supervisors.
• Maintain records related to attendance, safety, and training.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP Systems

Job description

Whitehall, MI, United States

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

This role provides administrative support to the 3rd shift manufacturing team, ensuring efficient execution of processes that align with the company’s processes and procedures. This position primarily supports production supervisors by having responsibility for and streamlining administrative tasks, facilitating communication that align with business strategies, and enhancing coordination across functional areas.

Job Roles:

• Organization and structure - detail and follow-through oriented; maintains records; provides accurate information; coordinates and maintains records related to attendance, safety, quality, training, and others as applicable.
• Collaboration - effectively works with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Initiative - proactively identifies administrative bottlenecks, suggests improvements to streamline operations, and takes steps to address them. Contributes to the development and implementation of standardized systems to enhance efficiency across the value stream.
• Accountability - takes ownership of tasks and ensures deliverables are met on time.
• Adaptability - thrives in a fast-moving and dynamic environment, quickly adjusts to new priorities.
• Communication Liaison - acts as a central point of contact between operations and other functional teams (safety, quality, human resources, planning, engineering, etc.), ensuring clear communication of updates across teams.
• Confidentiality - maintains discretion and protects sensitive information.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with EHS standards in administrative processes. Tracks training due dates for required employee safety certifications. Maintains and organizes documentation for audits and compliance checks. Assists in organizing safety-related training.
• Maintains qualification records for qualified operators and technicians – tracks hours for qualifications, updates tracking and training system with qualifications, alerts management in advance of certification expiration timing, keeps training matrix updated.
• Collaborates with supervisors to maintain and meet compliance for overtime records by updating staffing lists/overtime rosters and meeting required record retention. Provides daily overtime reports to operations/manufacturing managers.
• Maintains accurate and timely records for employee requests and communicates to Human Resources – performs administrative support to supervisors to coordinate vacation requests and maintain department calendar, shift preferences, transfer requests, and other time & attendance related activities.
• Assists supervisor with new hire onboarding – reviews and maintains shift placement, prepares new hire/new to the job materials, assigns new hire locker, and conducts plant tour.
• Assists operations/manufacturing managers with KPI/metrics data reporting to ensure alignment with business objectives. Maintains project documentation of efficiency improvement activities and provides administrative support to track progress of kaizen events, provides updates to ensure timely follow-ups.
• Provides support with tracking capital expenditure, expense reporting, and reconciliation.
• Coordinates scheduling for meetings, trainings, and activities for operations/manufacturing managers and supervisors.
• Assists with draft communications – e.g., memos, toolbox talks, posting, and updates management to ensure team alignment and promote a collaborative culture.
• Enters work orders that get routed to maintenance for equipment repair.
• Collects materials from on-site stores for supervisors.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years general office, administrative, or staff assistant 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:

• Administrative experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in systems use for data gathering and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Work Order, Time & Attendance, ERP systems).
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset preferred.
• Demonstrates a proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in administrative work.
• Understands and demonstrates confidentiality in work.

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 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 and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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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Job Info

• Job Identification 112486
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 03/20/2025, 12:14 AM
• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• 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.

One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US