Senior Manufacturing Manager

What You'll Do

As a Sr. Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures for the operations department.

You'll get to:

• Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.

• Responsible for daily management and leadership of all resources assigned. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals.

• Enhance the operational procedures, processes and systems to improve operational efficiencies.

• Work independently and within a team while coordinating with other Departmental Leaders and/or Managers to achieve Daily/Weekly/Monthly goals and objectives.

• Interprets company policies to workers, leads by example and enforces all Federal, State and local regulations.

• Creates a departmental cross training matrix and mentors assigned personnel.

• Deploys team members to both strategically and tactically engage in cross functional problem solving to improve production efficiencies and product quality.

Specific Job Duties:

• Ensures the organization accomplishes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with team.

• Reviewing daily demand, production capacity and constraints, optimize production schedules, and manage the workflow through shop.

• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and other reporting on daily basis to drive performance in all assigned areas.

• Champion and initiate Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to increase efficiency, productivity and machine utilization while reducing overall cost.

• Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively. Manages these projects to rapid completion.

• Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based on policies, company objectives and programs spanning multiple manufacturing functions.

• Determine performance and product quality owners and direct accountability for achievement of that performance.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain for procurement or required tools and MRO, and planning delivery schedules to meet delivery schedules, quality standards while reducing overall lead time and cost.

• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality Control to determine cause of rejected product and to resolve discrepancies in manufacture process.

• Brief and communicate with customers, suppliers and corporate executives with high intensity and professionalism.

• Conducts performance appraisals and manages work performance of all subordinates.

• Exercises final department recommendations regarding retention, separation, or changes in wages.

• Keeps accurate records pertaining to all facets of operation.

• Maintains the integrity of the information in the JDE ERP system.

• Escalates irreconcilable problems to the attention of the appropriate plant management/HR.

• Visit current tooling suppliers or potential suppliers as needed to discuss on-time delivery and to secure best contract pricing for CAM Fasteners.

• Formulates and maintains highest standards of housekeeping (5S) in all areas assigned.

• Participates in continuous improvement events and implements plans and/or objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar

• Must have at least 7 - 10 years of experience as an operations manager or similar role in Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive or similar industry

Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California is $175K - $200K per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 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 employer. We 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.

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