HOWMET STRUCTURE SYSTEMS (HSS) is seeking a Plant Manager for its Martinsville, Virginia facility. The successful Plant Manager will be able to manage and coach the leadership team to deliver month-over-month improvements through disciplined execution of the strategic plan and a 'win the day' mentality driven by metrics. He/she will be measured on both financial and non-financial indicators directly related to safety, profitability, quality, on-time delivery, and culture. He/she will be able to develop and execute a strategic portfolio of projects to eliminate and/or mitigate environmental and safety risk, improve first-pass-yield (FPY), increase productivity, and reduce cost.

COMPENSATION:

• Strong base salary plus variable compensation bonus structure
• Generous Health Benefits medical, life, dental and vision plans with no waiting period required.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% Company Match (up to 6%) plus 3% company contribution
• Competitive annual vacation accrual
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Employee discount programs

PROFILE :

The Plant Manager will report to the Director of Operations, Ti-Mill. The primary responsibilities of the Plant Manager are to safely deliver or exceed the financial plan through disciplined operational execution, specifically by managing the titanium melting process. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide leadership to direct reports including Production Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Quality Manager, Maintenance Manager and EHS Manager. The Plant Manager ensures safety, quality, production and financial goals are met within the values and ethics of Howmet corporation and operational guidelines determined by the Director of Operations, Ti-Mill.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive EHS & housekeeping (5S) culture and accountability into daily operations and ensure all EHS requirements are met in keeping with the company's proud legacy of attention to the safety and welfare of our employees and the environment. Leading and lagging indicators are expected to be managed and linked to actions that will reduce risk in the workplace.
• Develops manufacturing operating plans in accordance with company values, ethics, policies, goals and objectives. Assessing process capability, improving process control, and instilling a culture of accountability will be a primary goal for this position.
• Focus on quality issues by identifying problems in the manufacturing flow, research and analyze potential alternatives that utilize Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing concepts, and effectively implement solutions.
• Increase productivity through measurement of operational metrics by leveraging daily interaction with Production Managers, Production Shift Supervisors and hourly employees.
• Consistently track and trend operational results and developing necessary action plans to address gaps, while constantly focusing on planning for the future state of the facility.
• Understanding the capability of the current equipment; research options for new equipment that can be purchased utilizing capital expenditures; and evaluate existing equipment for potential upgrade keeping consistency and standardization at the forefront.
• Implement and maintain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Must contribute to the achievement of the manufacturing revenue plan by managing operating costs, labor/material costs, and productivity. This includes the development of annual operating budgets, cost reduction strategies and efficiency improvements to support the financial goals of the organization.
• Operate in a fast-paced setting with ever-changing and multiple priorities while developing the highest standards of culture, safety, quality, cost, and service.
• Effectively communicate initiatives and foster an environment of collaboration and cooperation with all stakeholders; Customers, BU Leadership, Plant Leadership, salaried and hourly employees.
• People leadership: This leader will have a strong track record as a people manager in the areas of team leadership and building organizational capabilities. The successful candidate will have built high performance and achievement-oriented teams that have delivered success. He/she will spend significant time with employees in the field and will routinely solicit ideas, suggestions and help in order to arrive at a better solution while reinforcing the value of the team. The individual will empower people and groups to take risks while measuring performance and holding them accountable for results.
• Comfort in front of customers: The ability to lead tours and converse with customers at a high level will be a major component of the position.
• Key competencies include; Leadership, Communication Proficiency, Decision Making, Problem Solving and Analysis, Financial Management, Business Acumen.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Leadership - strong track record as a people manager in the areas of team leadership and building organizational capabilities.
• Production and Processing - intimate knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Experience with titanium melting and processing is desired.
• Strong financial literacy - position requires the ability to understand and drive P&L results in standard costing system through well thought out projects with appropriate ROI.
• Customer Service - knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service such as customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Critical Thinking - ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 10 years' management experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5 years' experience with Lean manufacturing
• 3 years' experience of P&L management responsibility
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• To ensure the health and safety of our employees, newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to the extent permitted under federal, state, and local law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR EMPLOYEE, NEWELY HIRED EMPLOYEES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW. PRIMARY LOCATION: United States-VA-Martinsville WORK LOCATIONS US MAV Martinsville, Virginia 101 RTI Way Martinsville 24112 JOB: Operations ORGANIZATION: 39040-95001 Location/Plant Administration SHIFT: Day Job JOB TYPE: Experienced HOURLY PAID OR SALARIED: Salaried JOB LEVEL: Salaried TRAVEL: No JOB POSTING: Oct 12, 2021, 3:12:10 PM MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10+

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, our differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

We nurture an inclusive, respectful and values-based company culture, where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves. When they speak, we listen. When they act, we support. When they achieve, we recognize.