Howmet Aerospace · 3 months ago
Director of Operations
900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $202K/yrHowmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Director of Operations will plan, direct, and execute the site’s manufacturing plan while ensuring compliance with budgetary objectives and enhancing customer satisfaction through timely product delivery.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
Planning and monitoring the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress and meet all financial goals, including productivity, net profit, on time delivery, etc
Develops annual business plans in consultation with plant management to ensure proper deployment of resources to achieve required levels of production and to meet customer delivery requirements
Provides leadership to subordinate managers and to all assigned employees. Ensures open communications and responds to employee concerns in an appropriate manner. Seeks to improve the knowledge, skill and ability of people
Ensures full compliance with EHS standards, policies, procedures and processes for the entire site. Confirms that incidents are thoroughly investigated and that root causes are identified and remedied on a systematic basis. Fosters a safe and healthy work environment for all employees
Interfaces directly with key customers, in concert with Sales & Marketing Management and Account Managers to resolve problems related to delivery, quality and other issues, strives to address customer concerns in a responsive, professional manner while protecting the interests of the company
Oversees and facilitates activities with other departments such as Sales & Marketing, Engineering/R&D, Purchasing, Accounting, Information Systems, and Human Resources
Continually improves the performance of the Manufacturing organization through the application of lean manufacturing principles. This includes the application of specific techniques such as kaizen rapid improvement events, the development of a continuous improvement mindset within the Manufacturing organization and ensures command of these tools at the leadership levels
Participates with Purchasing personnel to develop partnerships with vendors which produce mutually beneficial arrangements related to purchased item quality, quantity and pricing. Ensures that concerns and issues related to purchased resources are addressed and resolved in a timely manner
Interacts positively and effectively with personnel, both internal and external to the organization. This may include factory floor personnel, management at various levels throughout HFS, and governmental regulators. Participates in external activities to secure a positive community image of the Company
Provides technical manufacturing assistance to other stakeholders of the organization, including both external and internal to HFS
Analyzes and directs the preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests to secure required capital equipment for projects meeting or exceeding capital return targets
Directs the activities of assigned human resources and makes recommendations on hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, terminations and salary adjustments
Performs all tasks involving hazardous chemicals or hazardous wastes in accordance with environmental regulations, and operation procedures outlined in the Environmental Management System
Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing
Proven leadership and management skills
Thorough knowledge of complex electronic business enterprise systems required
Ability to work effectively with employees, peers, senior-level leaders, customers and vendor representatives
Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills
Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills is required
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent 401k matching program
Paid holidays
Vacation
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
Founded in 2020
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (4)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-11
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2026-01-04
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