Howmet Aerospace · 9 hours ago
Lab Manager
Niles, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Laboratory & Inspection Manager will oversee the inspection and metallurgical laboratory department, driving safety, quality, production, and cost metrics while leading a team of area managers.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensures the operation metrics in the area are well known. Utilizes Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings to evaluate operational trends and topics
Monitor financial performance through the daily P&L
Provides guidance to the development of the area’s process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, facility needs, and equipment needs
Sets expectations, provides corrective action, coaches, drives tempo to exceed operation goals
Manage cost reduction and capital project implementation, as assigned
Maintains a productive relationship with the Union
Partners with Niles leadership to develop Continuous Improvement strategies
Utilize lean principles and best practices to establish new work standards for machines, processes, and people, to drive cost savings
Develop metrics and dashboard measures that enable the entire plant population to understand key performance indicators and business gaps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in materials science, engineering or a related field
10 years' experience in a complex manufacturing industry environment
7 years' experience in progressive and relevant leadership roles
Experience in successfully implementing large scale/systemic change efforts across a diverse organization
Proven track record of training and coaching plant personnel to achieve productivity savings using Lean principles and tools
Ability to drive passion and motivate teams to meet financial and non-financial metrics in a challenging environment
Experience working with a unionized workforce
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Ken Giacobbe
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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