Plant Manager

Howmet Aerospace; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for our Skokie, IL facility. You will lead manufacturing strategy, drive profitability, and ensure on-time delivery and quality in a fast-paced CNC/machining environment.

You will oversee plant teams, implement CAM quality and lean methods, manage safety, compliance, and talent development, and partner with cross-functional groups to meet customer expectations and business goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both in groups as well as independently.
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize multiple tasks with close attention to detail and accuracy and meet deadlines.
• Solid financial acumen.
• Exceptional ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel and open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives the plant manufacturing strategy. Develops proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
• Performance targets. Ensures achievement of established targets, through oversight and definition of improvement actions as needed. Focuses on achievement of operating cash flow, project on-time and on cost, on-time delivery, and cost reduction.
• Leads and manages manufacturing function and plant teams and processes. Implements and improves manufacturing technology and competence in line with the CAM strategy.
• Quality & Operational Excellence. Executes CAM quality strategy. Drives quality improvement through target setting, monitoring and benchmarking to continuously improve processes. Executes quality management for monitoring and validating day to day control of processes. Ensures manufacturing operations are in compliance with applicable standards. Drives continued improvements in productivity, delivery performance and cost optimization.
• Customer satisfaction. Delivers operational/project targets (e.g. OTD, lead time, quality, etc.) to meet and exceed customer requirements. Ensures that manufacturing resources implement improvements that address any identified issues.
• Safety and integrity. Implements Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), sustainability and business compliance standards and regulations within the plant. Ensures a safe working environment, and continuous improvement.
• Standards and governance. Implements and ensures compliance with CAM standards, rules, tools, policies, and processes related to operations/project execution and shares functional best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
• People leadership and development. Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed. Builds an effective, capable and high performing organization. Develops talent, appoints managers, and reviews effectiveness. Creates a positive working environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Science/Engineering/Math

Job description

• Locations 8109 Lawndale Ave., Skokie, IL, 60076, 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

• Develops and drives the plant manufacturing strategy. Develops proactive strategies to increase business profits, customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
• Performance targets. Ensures achievement of established targets, through oversight and definition of improvement actions as needed. Focuses on achievement of operating cash flow, project on-time and on cost, on-time delivery, and cost reduction.
• Leads and manages manufacturing function and plant teams and processes. Implements and improves manufacturing technology and competence in line with the CAM strategy.
• Quality & Operational Excellence. Executes CAM quality strategy. Drives quality improvement through target setting, monitoring and benchmarking to continuously improve processes. Executes quality management for monitoring and validating day to day control of processes. Ensures manufacturing operations are in compliance with applicable standards. Drives continued improvements in productivity, delivery performance and cost optimization.
• Customer satisfaction. Delivers operational/project targets (e.g. OTD, lead time, quality, etc.) to meet and exceed customer requirements. Ensures that manufacturing resources implement improvements that address any identified issues.
• Safety and integrity. Implements Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), sustainability and business compliance standards and regulations within the plant. Ensures a safe working environment, and continuous improvement.
• Standards and governance. Implements and ensures compliance with CAM standards, rules, tools, policies, and processes related to operations/project execution and shares functional best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
• People leadership and development. Ensures that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed. Builds an effective, capable and high performing organization. Develops talent, appoints managers, and reviews effectiveness. Creates a positive working environment.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (typically in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Experience

• 5-7 years previous manufacturing plant management experience preferred
• Proven lean manufacturing experience
• Previous experience in a fast-paced CNC machining or metal forming manufacturing operation

Skills & Certifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both in groups as well as independently
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize multiple tasks with close attention to detail and accuracy and meet deadlines
• Solid financial acumen
• Exceptional ability to communicate, both orally and in writing
• Ability to travel and open to relocation

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.