Production Operations Leader

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionYour Mission at Howmet Aerospace

Join Howmet Aerospace, a pioneer in creating high-performance aerospace and transportation solutions. Focused on the transformation of modern engines and transportation systems, we offer a platform for you to lead our state-of-the-art Plant 3 – Whitehall Casting Operations.

As our off-shift Production Operations Leader, you’ll spearhead initiatives that ensure our products not only meet but exceed industry standards. The position carefully integrates efficiency, quality, and safety in line with organizational goals and customer demands.

• Visionary Guidance - Strategize and prepare to meet the intricate needs of various stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution.
• Dependable Leadership - Model exemplary conduct, provide clear goals, and maintain a supportive yet challenging environment.
• Process Enhancement - Enhance and innovate production processes, minimizing waste and optimizing outcomes with precision.
• Handling Unpredictability - Skillfully navigate unforeseeable challenges with poise and flexible planning.
• Bridging Gaps - Effectively collaborate with diverse teams, streamlining communication and operational objectives.
• Fostering Responsibility - Promote personal accountability, embodying ownership of both team and business results.

Dynamic Duties

• Design efficient work plans, manage team dynamics, and implement performance evaluations.
• Utilize feedback systems to propel interpersonal development; maintain documentation for all discipline-related procedures.
• Mentor, guide, and educate new Supervisor recruits.
• Setup programs aligning with EHS practices for enriched performance.
• Mediate between corporate administration and union representatives, managing disputes proficiently.
• Endorse adherence to company norms, highlighting transparency and collaborative practices.
• Oversee inventory management, ensuring production aligns with market demand.
• Diagnose and address operations issues, leveraging data analytics for problem-solving.
  
  
• Strengthen safety compliance testing, orchestrating the 6S scheme efficiently.
• Collaborate on budgetary objectives, fostering departmental improvement.

Requirements & Preferences

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years leadership 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.

Desired Expertise

• Prior managerial experience in a manufacturing domain, exposure to TPM/Synchronous Mfg./Kaizen.
• Proactive communication, team, and task management skills.
• Driven, self-motivated ethos with robust organizational and PC proficiencies.

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