Manufacturing Manager - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI • 2d ago

Job Roles

Empowering talent--identifies and removes obstacles to productivity at individual and systemic levels; inspires and equips people to perform; understands direct link between people and measurable performance; provides cross-training opportunities

Flexibility--responds readily to a variety of stimuli in an environment where every day can be different; capable of multitasking and moving quickly from one topic to another; employs different mindsets or perspectives situationally

Organized and time conscious--manages time well; does what is needed efficiently; understands how long processes require and manages expectations accordingly; navigates the tension between availability and proactivity

Business-minded--aligns people and resources to demand; forecasts need and synthesizes input to anticipate focus areas on a time and project basis; thorough understanding of business enables quick decisions where appropriate

Interpretation and synthesis--makes sense of multiple inputs quickly and efficiently; generates action plans from available information; interprets data and qualitative information to provide justification and purpose; rationalizes decision making with substantive reasoning; understands relevant numbers and trends

Rigor--participates in audit processes; utilizes existing systems extensively and expertly; solicits information from shift level to enterprise; creates processes through continuous improvement

Team orientation--often involved at a tactical level; can contribute technically or operationally if needed, though not as first option; retains authority while delegating ownership

Trust and relationship--communicates openly and regularly, maintaining information flow; visible on floor; focuses attention on strengths and achievements, while addressing shortcomings as needed

Ingenuity--finds efficiencies and gains time closer to delivery; solicits and implements ideas; invites improvement from any sector or level

Professional posture--handles escalations objectively and dispassionately; recasts difficult situations as opportunities for learning and growth; custodian of plant environment and brand

Job Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for providing leadership in manufacturing excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of plant performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery and cash flow). This position provides direction for hourly and manufacturing support employees. This position is responsible to/for:

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 in order to improve production and quality of the products

Provide leadership in safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

7+ years of experience in leadership roles; 3 of the 7 years must be as a direct supervisor

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 Qualifications:

BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited institution

Experience in the investment casting industry and/or manufacturing is a plus

Able to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, six sigma

Demonstrated results in leading manufacturing excellence

A strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes

Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills

Strong financial literacy

Experience with tolling, molds and dies relating to the Investment Casting, Injection Casting, Injection Molding, or Stamping Industries is preferred

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