Manufacturing Leader - Plant 10

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 . 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.If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io Qualifications:High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution3+ years of experience in manufacturing3+ years of leadership experienceEmployees 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 QualificationsBS Degree in Engineering or BusinessExperience in the investment casting industry a plusAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employeesThis position will be in our Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operation, and will plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Participate in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits. This position will be responsible for deployment of ABS and EHS improvements across the shifts, focusing on employee engagement.ResponsibilitiesSupervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings to flow down information, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments.Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken.Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance and culture, and acquaint employees with company policies, practices, procedures and business initiatives.Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances.Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors.Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and ensures employees have understanding of tools available (including the help chain).Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns.Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.Participates in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits.Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.Performs other duties, as assigned.Job Roles Systems thinking--thinks about the entire plant as a system; understands the importance of manufacturing in the context of the entire operation; works to eliminate silos between shifts and departmentsMeasurement oriented--proactive to drive critical measures such as safety, quality, LU; prioritizes action based on net resultRelationship builder--interacts up, down and across the organizational position structure; minimizes escalations through relationship and handles them where they exist; mentors and develops othersFacilitator--knows the “how” and “what” of multiple areas of the enterprise; eliminates roadblocks for others; responds quickly to issues and ensures quality; translates policies and planning to supervisory group; able to act on limited information when necessaryAdvocate--ensures customer specifications are met; represents manufacturing interests with planning group; ensures supervisors have resources and resolution to issues; drives continuous improvementTactician strategist--understands both the next best move and what needs to happen today; balances the immediate with the strategic; responds and plans; reacts and anticipatesOrganization and structure--plans daily; coordinates through others to deliver; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groupsAutonomy--functions well with limited direction; comfortable making decisions and giving direction; accepts feedback and constructive criticism regarding actions takenFull timePosting Date: 2026-06-10