Howmet Aerospace

Senior Manufacturing Manager

Howmet Aerospace$175K — $200K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar.
  • 7-10 years of experience as an operations manager or in a similar role within Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive, or a related industry.

Responsibilities

  • Run a safe, injury-free workplace.
  • Manage daily operations and resources, including scheduling, productivity, training, and goal monitoring.
  • Enhance operational procedures and systems to improve efficiencies.
  • Coordinate with other departmental leaders to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Enforce company policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Create cross-training programs and mentor team members.
  • Drive performance using KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement in cross-functional projects to drive innovation.
  • Work in a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Sr. Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures for the operations department.

You'll get to:
  • Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.
  • Responsible for daily management and leadership of all resources assigned. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals.
  • Enhance the operational procedures, processes and systems to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Work independently and within a team while coordinating with other Departmental Leaders and/or Managers to achieve Daily/Weekly/Monthly goals and objectives.
  • Interprets company policies to workers, leads by example and enforces all Federal, State and local regulations.
  • Creates a departmental cross training matrix and mentors assigned personnel.
  • Deploys team members to both strategically and tactically engage in cross functional problem solving to improve production efficiencies and product quality.


Specific Job Duties:
  • Ensures the organization accomplishes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with team.
  • Reviewing daily demand, production capacity and constraints, optimize production schedules, and manage the workflow through shop.
  • Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and other reporting on daily basis to drive performance in all assigned areas.
  • Champion and initiate Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to increase efficiency, productivity and machine utilization while reducing overall cost.
  • Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively. Manages these projects to rapid completion.
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based on policies, company objectives and programs spanning multiple manufacturing functions.
  • Determine performance and product quality owners and direct accountability for achievement of that performance.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain for procurement or required tools and MRO, and planning delivery schedules to meet delivery schedules, quality standards while reducing overall lead time and cost.
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Quality Control to determine cause of rejected product and to resolve discrepancies in manufacture process.
  • Brief and communicate with customers, suppliers and corporate executives with high intensity and professionalism.
  • Conducts performance appraisals and manages work performance of all subordinates.
  • Exercises final department recommendations regarding retention, separation, or changes in wages.
  • Keeps accurate records pertaining to all facets of operation.
  • Maintains the integrity of the information in the JDE ERP system.
  • Escalates irreconcilable problems to the attention of the appropriate plant management/HR.
  • Visit current tooling suppliers or potential suppliers as needed to discuss on-time delivery and to secure best contract pricing for CAM Fasteners.
  • Formulates and maintains highest standards of housekeeping (5S) in all areas assigned.
  • Participates in continuous improvement events and implements plans and/or objectives.


Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar
  • Must have at least 7 - 10 years of experience as an operations manager or similar role in Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive or similar industry


Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California is $175K - $200K per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.
Learn more about Howmet Aerospace
Size
19,900 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
$261 million
5 Year Trend
-16.7%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
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