Plant Manager

Howmet; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Skokie, IL, seeks a seasoned Plant Manager to lead manufacturing strategy and operations at the site. You will drive Lean initiatives, optimize costs, and lead plant teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires 5–7 years of plant management experience in manufacturing, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced CNC machining or metal forming environment. Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) is required.
• Advanced Degree is preferred.
• 5–7 years of plant management experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Proven lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced CNC machining or metal forming operation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives the plant manufacturing strategy to increase profits, customer satisfaction and operational effectiveness.
• Sets performance targets and ensures achievement through improvement actions for cost, on-time delivery and cash flow.
• Leads and manages manufacturing function and plant teams; implements and improves manufacturing technology and competence.
• Drives quality improvements; ensures compliance with standards and drives productivity and cost optimization.
• Delivers customer satisfaction targets (OTD, lead time, quality) through effective resource improvements.
• Implements Health, Safety & Environment standards and ensures a safe working environment.
• Ensures CAM standards and governance for operations and shares best practices.
• Develops talent, staffs the area, and fosters a positive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

CNC machining

Metal forming

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification
  119026


• Job Category
  Operations


• Posting Date
  08/25/2026, 08:50 PM


• 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)


• Advanced Degree preferred


• 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.

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