Manufacturing Excellence Leader

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

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing excellence, drive delivery, and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

You will oversee hourly employees and manufacturing support, align resources with demand, and partner with engineering to improve processes. The role demands strong leadership, lean manufacturing expertise, and a track record of cost reductions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience, with at least 3 years as a direct supervisor.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety and compliance with department requirements.
• Achieve on-time delivery and optimize production performance metrics.
• Lead hourly and manufacturing support staff; manage budgets.
• Drive lean initiatives and capacity analysis to standard work.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Financial literacy

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead manufacturing excellence, drive delivery, and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

You will oversee hourly employees and manufacturing support, align resources with demand, and partner with engineering to improve processes. The role demands strong leadership, lean manufacturing expertise, and a track record of cost reductions.