Hiring: Manufacturing Operations Manager - Advanced Leader Program Company: Howmet Aerospace Location: La Porte, IN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:27:09 Target Skills & Keywords : Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10 years of manufacturing experience; at least 7 years within a leadership capacity. •Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience; at least 7 years within a leadership capacity. Required Skills: •Demonstrates high ethical standards and reinforces a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence. •Ensures full compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and drives a proactive culture focused on risk reduction and safe operations. •Leads employee engagement and communication initiatives, maintaining strong organizational alignment through regular all-employee meetings, business updates, and two-way communication. •Leads the development and execution of strategic and operational plans in partnership with local leadership, utilizing Hoshin Planning and other structured business planning tools. •Supports the identification, development, and execution of new market opportunities from proposal through commercialization and market realization. •Develops and executes workforce and headcount plans in coordination with Campus HR to ensure staffing levels and organizational capabilities align with operational requirements. •Drives continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental performance in partnership with the Campus EHS team. •Partners with Finance to establish, manage, and achieve P&L objectives, with accountability for operational cost performance and financial results. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business discipline from an accredited institution. •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. •Strong leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!