Manufacturing Manager

Basic Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.


* Five years' work experience in a manufacturing environment.


* Three years' work experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment.


* This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully to obtain access to such items.


* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:


* Direct experience executing lean manufacturing/continuous improvement initiatives; including Kaizen projects.


* Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified.


* Master's degree.


* Implementing and maintaining positive employee relations.


* Strong interpersonal relationship skills.


* Effective communicator, strong coaching/employee development skills.


* Knowledge of machine setup reduction techniques.


* Material Resource Planning.


* Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.


* Demonstrated ability to make "tough decisions".


* Business literacy.


* Strong organizational/time management skills.


* Strong personal drive to excel.

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for providing leadership in manufacturing excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement of plan performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow).

This position has overall accountability and provides direction for hourly and manufacturing support employees via direct reports (production supervisors).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow Howmet's Safety Regulations and work Rules Handbook along with all department specific safety requirements.
• Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products and services in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
• Coordinates production activities with engineering, procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality of products.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Directs, supervises, leads and coaches direct reports (area leaders).
• Maintains quality and reduces inventory levels and lead times.
• Analyzes schedules, makes adjustmen...