Manufacturing Leader

Basic Qualifications:


* High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.


* 5 years working in a manufacturing environment OR 1 year of Howmet supervisory/leadership experience.


* 5 years supervisory/managerial 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.

Preferred Qualifications


* BS Degree in Engineering or Business


* Experience in the investment casting industry a plus


* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employees.


* Excellent leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment and have direct report responsibilities for supervisors.


* Able to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, six sigma and 6S.


* Technical understanding of manufacturing processes


* Good analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills


* Good financial literacy

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK Monday-Friday from 7:00 p.m.

to 3:00 a.m.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies.

Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, and a Employee Assistant Program.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the daily manufacturing operation of HWF assuring timely delivery of product at the highest level of quality and lowest cost possible; ensuring a safe work environment and an even flow of product through the plant.

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 departments


* Measurement oriented--proactive to drive critical measures such as safety, quality, LU; prioritizes action based on net result


* Relationship builder--interacts up, down and across the organizational position structure; minimizes escalations through relationship and handles them where they exist; mentors and develops others


* Facilitator--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 necessary


* Advocate--ensures...