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Operations Manager

Howmet Aerospace
La Puente, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2025

Responsibilities

Employer Description

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

Summary : Responsible for planning and operation of equipment and systems in support of meeting safety, profitability, cost and production goals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Will manage Manufacturing Supervisors; 4 Supervisors, and 100 hourly production operators
  • Responsible for working with Director of Operations, Production Control Manager / Supervisor, and Controller in establishing monthly and quarterly performance goals.
  • Responsible for allocating resources, assessing annual performance in support of company goals.
  • Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
  • Sets expectations, provides recourses, audits performance, counsels employees, trains and sets policy and practices to exceed department goals.
  • Leads team to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals.
  • Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
  • Ensures operations metrics are well known, track daily progress towards achieving objectives and mitigating risks.
  • Works with managers across all functional lines to accomplish organizational objectives.
  • Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
  • Actively participates in the implementation and sustaining ABS (Lean Manufacturing) principle and practices.
  • Demonstrates continual focus on improvements and enhancements.
  • Exhibits and promotes behaviors on the plant floor that leads to an engaged work force.
  • Implements company policies such as attendance, overtime, safety, environmental, etc., and directs the application of such policies to the product group's operation.
  • Assesses employee performance and mentors staff.

Skills :

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills; able to lead, coach and mentor employees
  • Proficient computer skills including Excel spreadsheets and graphs.
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Qualifications

    Basic Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Institution
  • Minimum 7 years of Aerospace Manufacturing Operations experience
  • Minimum of 2 years as a demonstrated operations leader
  • 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 :

  • Prefer the Bachelor's Degree emphasis is in Engineering or Business specialization
  • Experience working in a complex manufacturing facility preferred
  • Experience in the Fastener manufacturing industry preferred
  • Experience managing 50 people preferred
  • Experience with TPS / Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing principles and programs preferred
  • Benefits / Salary :

    The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $109,000 to $160,000.

    About Us

    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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report. Follow : LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

    Equal Opportunity Employer :

    Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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 TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

    About the Team

    Howmet fastening systems are the premier aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, bearings, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military defense aircraft, as well as on jet engines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

    Salary : $109,000 - $160,000

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