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Howmet Aerospace · 22 hours ago

Sr. Director Operations

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $280K/yr

10+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Sr. Director of Operations will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing operational initiatives across multiple sites to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute special projects and operational improvement initiatives in alignment with the NA Aero strategic plan, operational and financial targets

Partner with site leadership to assess performance gaps, implement corrective actions, and drive measurable improvements in throughput, cost, and delivery

Support the Vice President/General Manager in leading the operations results and process across multiple product lines, ensuring alignment of resources, schedules, and financial targets

Provide interim leadership or targeted support to sites experiencing leadership vacancies, resource constraints, or requiring additional assistance to ensure continuity of operations and achievement of business objectives

Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Strategic Marketing to optimize product roadmaps, new product introductions, and innovation pipelines

Drive SIOP planning processes to balance demand, capacity, and resource allocation across sites

Ensure compliance with all EHS standards, policies, and procedures; investigate incidents and implement systemic corrective actions to foster a safe and healthy work environment

Provide technical and operational expertise to support new product strategies, risk-sharing partnerships, and investment initiatives that strengthen competitiveness and profitability

Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and build a culture of operational excellence

Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer feedback to inform operational priorities and strategic decision-making

Represent Howmet positively with employees, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders to strengthen the company’s reputation and community presence

Perform other duties and special assignments as required to support enterprise objectives

Qualification

Lean manufacturingP&L responsibilityManufacturing experienceEngineering degreeOperations degreeMicrosoft applicationsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

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

Ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with five (5) or more years of that time spent in senior-level supervisory leadership roles

P&L responsibility

Must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Must be able to 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. Persons status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee