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Howmet Aerospace · 1 week ago

Continuous Improvement Manager

Whitehall, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager who will be responsible for implementing operational excellence methods to enhance safety, productivity, and efficiency within the plant.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Facilitate the development, deployment, and execution of annual Hoshin plans across all departments

Ensure alignment between corporate strategy, plant-level objectives, and frontline daily management systems

Lead strategy review (catchball) processes and ensure cascading of goals and metrics through the organization

Track progress against breakthrough objectives and ensure countermeasures are in place when gaps are identified

Serve as the plant’s Lean expert and coach for all levels of the organization

Standardize and sustain key Lean systems, including Daily Management, A3 Thinking, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen

Champion structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Whys, and DMAIC tools

Facilitate targeted Kaizen events to improve flow, reduce waste, and optimize process stability in wax, shell, foundry, and finishing departments

Drive a visual factory environment with strong linkage between metrics and actions at all levels

Support operational excellence scorecards and provide monthly updates to leadership on progress

Act as a catalyst for cultural transformation by promoting employee involvement and ownership in improvement efforts

Train, mentor, and coach leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees in Lean thinking and continuous improvement tools

Develop internal CI champions and foster team-based problem-solving capability

Lead cross-functional projects focused on improving productivity, reducing variation, and enhancing throughput in complex casting processes

Ensure all improvement projects deliver measurable and sustainable business impact

Qualification

Continuous ImprovementLean ManufacturingHoshin KanriA3 ThinkingKaizenVisual Factory ManagementProject ManagementTeachingCoachingData AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeSQLPower BICommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required

Minimum 7 years' experience in a Continuous Improvement capacity is required

Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role required

Must be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of HBS and/or Toyota Production System

Must have demonstrated experience in teaching/coaching/mentoring others - leading diverse groups to drive major change initiatives

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