Facilities Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit www.howmet.com.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Facilities and Maintenance Manager. This position 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead by example that safety is a way of life
• Lead/Manage the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments
• Drive asset utilization. Shorten cycles, minimize downtime, and keep equipment running. Utilizes 8 pillars of TPM.
• Minimize unplanned equipment downtime and maximize equipment reliability by employing TPM and other Lean initiatives
• Ensure Facilities Engineering metrics are well-known, and track progress toward achieving department objectives
• Establish project goals, and lead the group effort toward successfully completing those projects
• Manage the maintenance and repair budget
• Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction
• Develop the capabilities of those in the department through teaching, coaching, establishing high standards, and ensuring accountability
• Exhibit and promote an attitude on the plant floor that leads to an engaged and energized workforce
• Advise, assist and review all matters involving capital and major expenses. Review and edit all requests for assets (RFA) and author those pertaining to the facility
• ASAT management
• Troubleshoot equipment – sense of urgency.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years manufacturing experience plus five (5) years supervisory 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in engineering.
• Experience supervising in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a maintenance department.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg., and Kaizen Concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically oriented.
• Previous experience in facility maintenance and basic understanding of industrial plant infrastructure including air handline equipment, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, etc.
• General understanding of construction, maintenance and fabrication methods.
• Must be energetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere.

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