Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or HS Diploma/GED with 10 years of related experience.
7+ years in a facilities role, with 5+ years in management.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not available.
Preferred: Bachelor's in engineering, experience in investment casting, strong leadership skills.
Preferred: Proficient in lean manufacturing, total quality practices, and six sigma.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the maintenance and facilities engineering department for seamless operations.
Develop talent through coaching and setting high standards for accountability.
Track and analyze performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Enhance the Preventative Maintenance Program to maximize equipment reliability.
Establish and manage the maintenance and repair budget while ensuring operational objectives are met.
Lead complex projects under tight deadlines, ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.
Promote a safety-first culture and troubleshoot equipment with urgency.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching.
Paid holidays and vacation time.
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverage for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Tuition Assistance Program and professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Howmet Engines seeks an experienced professional to join our team! The Maintenance and Facilities Engineering Manager will apply Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives to manage the physical infrastructure of the plant and its equipment. This includes the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection of the physical facilities and equipment used to manufacture technologically sophisticated products.
Job Roles
Assess and prioritize--understands business and operation; assesses emergent needs alongside planned interventions and adjusts based on priority; uses data to make right decisions and can justify them as needed; even handed in prioritization and communication; manages expectations and negotiates where appropriate
Horizon focus--wields influence to shift focus from restoration and problem solving to improvements and strategic investments, yet understands the immediacy of issues and acts quickly to remedy critical issues; maintains critical inventory to address common or anticipated needs
Standardization--creates timelines and a compelling case for planned interventions; scales across units and facilities where applicable; collaborates with other leaders who own aspects of processes to align and agree; creates contingency strategies and procedures
Critically objective--orchestrates among competing priorities; eliminates subjective criteria; handles pressure from multiple sources dispassionately; leads by example and confidence to meet challenges; evaluative, not reactive
Matrixed communication--Seeks and provides information from/to multiple sources across the enterprise; gains broad and deep understanding of business priorities and aligns interventions accordingly; obtains real-time feedback from floor-level associates and plans with staff level leaders to minimize disruption of necessary interventions; ensures advance notice and full reporting occur
Coordination--hires, manages and evaluates outside contractors; ensures quality of information and context to those who are adjunct but critical to the process; integrates external assistance at scale; assigns internal resources based on talent and capability; maintains culture of service and safety as paramount
Talent acceleration--understands the necessity of development even in the midst of technical expertise; identifies and creates opportunities to expose outside talent to existing processes and existing talent to outside processes
Continuous learning--support functions with increasing understanding of their workings; gains deepening business knowledge to inform decisions and priorities; owns the process of growing in order to partner more effectively; leverages experiences to benefit the learning of others
Advisor--gives suggestions based on observation and data; contributes to continuous improvement; leverages root cause discoveries to inform recommendations
Organization--creates and executes on collaborative timelines; holds internal and external contributors accountable to deadlines; anticipates disruptions, adjusts and communicates as they occur; manages time well
Coach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance
Job Responsibilities
Maintain deep expertise in critical safety programs while championing a safety- first culture across the team and plant.
Lead and manage the maintenance and facilities engineering department, coordinating both union and non-union teams to ensure seamless operations, compliance and continuous improvement.
Develop department talent by teaching, coaching, setting high standards, and driving a culture of accountability.
Own the formation and visibility of Facilities Engineering metrics and goals, actively tracking and steering progress to department objectives, while leveraging data analytics to drive continuous improvement and optimize performance.
Drive asset utilization and reliability: Shorten cycle times, minimize downtime, and keep equipment running by applying TMP's, 8 pillars and other Lean initiatives to reduce unplanned outages.
Track and analyze machine performance trends, gather data and translate into actions improvement plans.
Continuously enhance the Preventative Maintenance Program to establish maintenance opportunities, maximize equipment reliability and reduce machine downtime.
Establish the maintenance and repair budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility while meeting operational and quality objectives. Advise, assist and review all matters involving capital and major expenses related to the facility.
Lead large, complex projects under tight deadlines, ensuring on time delivery/execution, budget compliance and overall stakeholder satisfaction.
Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.
Adhere to Howmet's structured program for moving equipment, technology, intellectual property between business unites or partners while persevering value and compliance. Participate in department audits.
Exhibit and promote an attitude on the plant floor that leads to an engaged and energized workforce.
Represent Howmet at community planning boards
Troubleshoot equipment - sense of urgency.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. In lieu of degree, HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution plus 10 years of related experience will be accepted.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a facilities role with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a management capacity
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
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field
Experience in the investment casting industry a plus
Strong leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment
Able to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, six sigma
A strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills
Strong financial literacy
Experience with tooling, molds and dies relating to the Investment Casting, Injection Molding, or Stamping Industries
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)
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in engineered metal products. The company provides aerospace components, such as jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace has a strong focus on research and development, and has been awarded numerous patents for its innovative products and processes. The company has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Howmet Aerospace was formerly known as Arconic Inc. and changed its name to Howmet Aerospace Inc. in April 2020.
