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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $92,000.00 - $123,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Job Description
Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. With a strong emphasis on innovating and manufacturing jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels, Howmet Aerospace plays a critical role in enhancing fuel efficiency and lightweighting technologies. The company reported $7.4 billion in revenue in 2024, underscoring its position as a major player in aerospace and transportation manufacturing worldwide. Known for its commitment to sustainability, Howmet Aerospace actively advances environmental, social, and governance initiatives, as detailed in its 2024 ESG report available... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing
- Must be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of HBS and/or Toyota Production System
- Must have demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring others
- Experience with Hoshin framework, TPM/OEE, 5S, Kaizen, visual factory management, work design, and A3 thinking and improvement plans improvement atmosphere
- 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
- This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or supply chain from an accredited institution
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring teams
- Solid understanding of HBS and Toyota Production System principles
- Skilled in Lean manufacturing tools including Hoshin Kanri, TPM/OEE, 5S, Kaizen, and A3 thinking
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP compliance
- Hands-on leadership with ability to engage on the shop floor
- Proven track record facilitating continuous improvement activities
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and SQL
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present effectively to personnel at all organizational levels
- Passion for continuous learning, teaching, and building capability in others
Job Duties
- Provide expertise and guidance as an improvement agent with both strategic and tactical implementation assistance
- Support sustainability by prioritizing plant and enterprise-level strategies and ensuring plan adoption and accountability
- Conduct educational events and respond to operational needs creating efficiencies through Lean and continuous improvement tools
- Develop compelling business cases for interventions and communicate rationale while measuring success through business performance
- Analyze data to identify root causes and translate observations into technical solutions
- Influence others without direct authority by using data-driven justifications and collaborating with leadership
- Coach and mentor employees to build continuous improvement capability
- Challenge the status quo by innovating and networking to find and propose solutions
- Drive Hoshin Kanri leadership by facilitating annual plans and ensuring alignment between corporate and plant strategies
- Serve as Lean expert and coach standard Lean practices including Daily Management, A3 Thinking, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen
- Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Whys, and DMAIC
- Facilitate Kaizen events to improve flow, reduce waste, and optimize processes
- Drive visual factory management linking metrics to actions
- Provide operational excellence scorecard updates to leadership
- Promote cultural transformation via employee involvement
- Train leaders and frontline staff in Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
- Develop internal champions to foster team-based problem solving
- Lead cross-functional projects to improve productivity, reduce variation, and enhance throughput
- Ensure measurable and sustainable impact from improvement projects
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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