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Howmet Aerospace · 1 day ago

Director of Operations

Carson, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Howmet 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 manufacturing plan while ensuring compliance with standards and improving manufacturing efficiency.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

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

Lean manufacturingComplex electronic systemsLeadership skillsP&L responsibilityCommunication skillsMicrosoft applicationsInfluencing skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations required

Ten years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with 7 years of progressive leadership experience

P&L responsibility

Ability to effectively communicate and influence large groups of employees

Prioritize and complete multiple and diverse work assignments with minimal direction and supervision

Must have good computer skills using Microsoft applications or equivalent

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