Plant Operations Leader — Lean & Performance

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a staff-level manufacturing leader focused on excellence in safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will drive OEE, cost reductions, and lean initiatives across the plant while developing leaders and ensuring on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include leading planning, budgeting, and process improvements, mentoring supervisors, and upholding a safe, compliant work environment aligned with BU objectives.

Qualifications

• HS Degree or GED with 7 years in manufacturing with 5 years in leadership OR 3 years in leadership with minimum 1 year of Howmet leadership experience as a leader of other leaders in operations in a castings plant.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety Regulations along with all department specific safety requirements.
• OEE
• Production Value Added by department.
• Daily targets for shipments
• Profit/Revenue
• Ensure the safety of all employees by promoting a clean and safe work environment.
• Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
• Provide leadership for Plant ABS and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide leadership to identify and remove non-value-added waste.
• Improve product flow and/or implement method improvements to reduce labor content.
• Develop and train for the professional and personal growth of team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors, and other manufacturing support personnel.
• Address any safety issues or non-compliances immediately.
• Promote Injury Free Event (IFE) reporting.
• Accountable for applicable department budgets.
• Maintain good relations and communication with Howmet customers.
• Develop with plant manager and staff budget, strategic plans, team goals and objectives that align with BU objectives.
• Flow down goals and objectives to the entire organization.
• Contribute to other location specific and corporate teams.
• Maintain excellent delivery performance.
• Conduct capacity analysis to drive standard work and ensure accuracy of standards.
• Drive cost reductions to improve profitability.
• Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce WIP and cycle time.
• Communicate all relevant information to Staff, customers, and management.
• Understand constraint management, OEE and apply techniques that exploit constraints to improve OEE.
• Provide leadership in implementing continuous improvement methods and ideas.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modifications to the process to improve production and quality of the products.
• Provide leadership in a safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Financial literacy

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HS Degree or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a staff-level manufacturing leader focused on excellence in safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. You will drive OEE, cost reductions, and lean initiatives across the plant while developing leaders and ensuring on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include leading planning, budgeting, and process improvements, mentoring supervisors, and upholding a safe, compliant work environment aligned with BU objectives.