Supply Chain Manager - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a Staff Level professional to join the Plant Leadership team in the Whitehall Casting Operation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to drive results and on-time delivery of production output. The senior position requires a strong business acumen, data-driven decision making, and leadership experience to manage complex supply chains and material planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing with 1 year in production control/scheduling or related areas.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high ethics and values in the workplace.
• Creates seamless customer experience through collaboration with customer service.
• Administers supplier product and production output.
• Manages raw material inventory procurement and levels.
• Ensures on-time delivery by managing lead times and capacity by operation.
• Schedules and communicates delinquencies to customers.
• Drives cost reduction in inventory and waste.
• Contributes to talent development and NPIs.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to meet business needs.

Skills

Business acumen

Data and rigor

Communication and relationship

Proactive and assertive

Talent advocate

Continuous improvement

Organization

Purpose

Education

Bachelor’s degree

B.S. in supply chain

APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

Tools

MRP logic

Oracle/ERP system

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 02/07/2027, 12:00 AM
• 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

This position will be in our Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation.This is a Staff Level position with high visibility, collaborating cross functionally to drive results as part of the Plant Leadership team.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains high ethics and values in the workplace.
• Creates seamless customer experience through collaboration with customer service.
• Administers supplier product and production output.
• Manages raw material inventory procurement and levels.
• Responsible for commit accuracy and collaborates to achieve on-time delivery metric targets through detailed knowledge of lead times and capacity by operation.
• Schedule and communicate with the customer any delinquencies to their order.
• Works toward reduction of costs within related fields such as inventory, waste.
• Collaborates toward NPI efforts.
• Manages others and contributes to talent factory strategy.

Job Roles

• Business acumen--understands production needs and lean principles versus actual and anticipated customer demand with regard to raw materials; limits inventory overage; navigates large scope and scale; grows sales.
• Manage complexity--supply chain expert both in terms of external suppliers and internal process; recognizes needs throughout the system and is able to plan accordingly for shared resources or materials; attends to multiple internal stakeholders and external customers with expertise on specific products and projects.
• Data and rigor--invites multiple inputs, both qualitative and quantitative; makes adjustments from a data-informed perspective and communicates ramifications throughout the supply chain through to customer; partners with manufacturing and others to ensure schedule adherence; expert in material requirement planning, prioritizing based on data.
• Communication and relationship--proactive communicator regarding specific business factors such as lead time; provides accurate and timely information and builds relationship by helping others know what to expect; insists on the integrity of doing what we say we will do.
• Proactive and assertive--takes initiative; anticipates issues based on supply and forecasts; communicates regular throughout the production cycle; asserts self as conduit between customer and production, representing both and finding ways to succeed; asserts business expectations while simultaneously protecting the need for adequate time and information to render and plan.
• Responsive--balances proactivity with understanding of factors that can affect the business; adapts quickly to unforeseen circumstances; manages changes to projects and timelines to create seamless experiences; reacts to the needs of internal and external stakeholders to provide remarkable service; remains dispassionate in response; comfortable with the intensity of the work and the pressures it creates.
• Talent advocate--creates ways to involve junior associates; collaborates cross-functionally to stimulate development and contribute to talent factory strategy while developing team.
• Continuous improvement-examines plans to improve forecasting, estimating and execution capabilities; interacts with stakeholders to create feedback loops and implements findings.
• Organization--works with systems and governance; manages time well; leads with information and time specific exactness; creates urgency through timelines and forecasts.
• Purpose--has a strong sense of “why” things need to be done; communicates and inspires based on the underlying reasons for actions; helps others understand rather than merely executing; seeks to operate strategically in the midst of a demanding and time-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing business; of the 7 years, 1 year must be in production control/scheduling, procurement, purchasing, supplier development, finance, or materials management.
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• 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.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. Degree in supply chain
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification.
• Experience with scheduling manufacturing production.
• Experience developing relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in practical application of MRP logic.
• Knowledge of Oracle/ERP system.
• MRP logic
• Knowledge of Oracle/ERP system

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

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.