Manufacturing Operations Manager

Howmet Aerospace; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead the Industrial team at our Fullerton, CA site. This onsite role focuses on a safe, high‑volume, high‑mix machining environment with accountability for schedule, quality and cost performance.

You will mentor staff, drive productivity improvements through cross‑functional problem solving, review daily demand and capacity, and coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality to meet delivery schedules and improve overall

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Extensive experience with CNC equipment, programming, tooling and fixturing.
• 6+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership in high-volume, high-mix machining.
• Expert ability to read blueprints, manufacturing methods, machine code and data.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; export-control considerations apply.

Responsibilities

• Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.
• Lead daily management and leadership of all resources assigned; schedule adherence and productivity.
• Mentor assigned personnel through cross training and development.
• Deploy team to engage in cross-functional problem solving to improve production efficiencies and quality.
• Ensure Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost performance objectives with recovery plans as needed.
• Review daily demand, capacity and constraints; optimize production schedules and workflow.
• Manage KPIs and reporting to drive performance across areas.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for tools, MRO, and delivery planning to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality Control to resolve manufacturing discrepancies.

Skills

CNC programming

Tooling and fixturing

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

• 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

Position Overview:

As a Manufacturing OperationsManager, you'll be part of our Industrial team working as an onsite employee atour Fullerton, CA location.'

Key Responsibilities:

' Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.

' Responsible for daily management and leadership of allresources assigned.' Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance,training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals.

' Creates a departmental cross training matrix and mentorsassigned personnel.

' Deploys team members to both strategically and tacticallyengage in cross functional problem solving to improve production efficienciesand product quality.

' Ensures the organization accomplishes Safety, Quality,Schedule, and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develops acredible recovery plan with team.

' Review daily demand, production capacity and constraints,optimize production schedules, and manage the workflow through shop.

' Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and otherreporting on daily basis to drive performance in all assigned areas.

' Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based onpolicies, company objectives and programs spanning multiple manufacturingfunctions.

' Coordinate with Supply Chain for procurement or requiredtools and MRO, and planning delivery schedules to meet delivery schedules,quality standards while reducing overall lead time and cost.

Coordinate with Engineering andQuality Control to determine cause of rejected product and to resolvediscrepancies in manufacture process.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

' Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a combination of appropriate related work experience and education/training.

' Extensive experience with CNC equipment, programming, tooling and fixturing.

' 6+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility. Aerospace and/or Automotive experience preferred.

' Proven track record of driving results in a high volume, high mix machining environment.

' Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, methods of manufacturing, machine code, tabular data and other related technical documentation.

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

' 6+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience and responsibility in the Aerospace and/or Automotive industry.

Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California is $140,000 - $170,000/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

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.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.