Operations Leader Track: Multi-Site Plant Management

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in LaPorte, Indiana seeks an experienced leader for the Advanced Leader Program (ALP) designed for Plant Manager level talent.

You will gain knowledge of processes and customers in the Engines Business Unit by leading projects or stepping into plant leadership roles. The role prepares you to grow into multi-site leadership roles, with potential progression to an Operations leader at VP & GM level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience; at least 7 years within a leadership capacity.
• Experience must include financial P&L, leading manufacturing excellence, customer management, and driving improvements through lean principles.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high ethical standards and reinforces a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Ensures full compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and drives a proactive safety culture.
• Leads employee engagement and communication initiatives, maintaining alignment through meetings and updates.
• Develops and executes strategic and operational plans with local leadership, using Lean planning tools.
• Identifies and develops new market opportunities from proposal to commercialization and realization.
• Manages workforce and headcount plans with Campus HR to align with operations.
• Drives continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental performance with Campus EHS.
• Partners with Finance to achieve P&L objectives and control costs.
• Provides leadership across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance, ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and cost performance.
• Leads annual operating and strategic planning and monthly forecasting to stay aligned with business objectives.
• Prepares for and conducts monthly business reviews with Senior Management, highlighting performance, risks, and actions.
• Maintains deep understanding of customer requirements and ensures delivery of value.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in LaPorte, Indiana seeks an experienced leader for the Advanced Leader Program (ALP) designed for Plant Manager level talent.

You will gain knowledge of processes and customers in the Engines Business Unit by leading projects or stepping into plant leadership roles. The role prepares you to grow into multi-site leadership roles, with potential progression to an Operations leader at VP & GM level.