Area Manager

Basic Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:


* A bachelor's degree, from an accredited institution, in a related field.


* Background in lean manufacturing.


* Minimum 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.


* Proficiency in MS Office suite.


* This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S.

person status.

ITAR defines U.S.

person as an U.S.

Citizen, U.S.

Permanent Resident (i.e.

'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:


* Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a demonstrated ability to use the available tools to drive change on the shop floor or other setting.


* The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.


* A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.


* Demonstrated problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building ability.


* Experience using Oracle ERP system.


* 3 or more years of experience managing people and processes with progressive accountability.


* 1 or more years of experience working in a unionized environment.

Working Conditions

This position involves minimal exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.

Work is normally performed in a shared work environment, divided between the shop floor and an atypical interior office space.

While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full PPE to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires light to moderate physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.

This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and be available and on-call 24/7.

The incumbent must exhibit a high degree of tolerance and professionalism to effectively communicate, direct, and guide a multi-talented and multi-dimensional team.

Primary Purpose of Job

Howmet Aerospace, a forging facility located at 1600 Harvard Ave., is seeking an Area Manager to join its Operations Department.

Under the direction of either the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the consistent implementation and execution of policies and systems in the focused area of responsibility to guarantee that internal and external customer expectations are met safely and at the lowest cost.

Direct reports include up to (10) Operations Supervisors.

The incumbent communicates continually with the Procurement, Planning, Die Design, Quality, EHS Departments, Maintenance, and Shipping Departments, as well as with all other levels of management in the Operations Department.

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