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About the Role

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Director of Operations to provide overall leadership to the fastener installation tooling manufacturing facility located in Kingston, NY.

Responsibilities

Develops annual revenue and manufacturing plan in consultation with other senior-level unit leaders to ensure proper deployment of resources to achieve required levels of production and to meet customer delivery requirements.
Provides positive leadership to subordinate managers and to all assigned employees, ensuring open communications and responding to employee concerns appropriately.
Ensures full compliance with EHS standards, policies, procedures and processes, confirming that incidents are thoroughly investigated and that root causes are identified and remedied.
Interfaces directly with key customers to resolve problems related to delivery, quality and other issues, addressing customer concerns in a responsive, professional manner.
Coordinates activities with other departments such as Sales & Marketing, Engineering/R&D, Purchasing, Accounting, Information Systems, and Human Resources.
Continually improves the performance of the Manufacturing organization through the application of CI principles to drive down costs and improve location profitability.
Participates with Purchasing personnel to develop partnerships with vendors which produce mutually beneficial arrangements related to purchased item quality and pricing.
Interacts positively and effectively with personnel, both internal and external to the organization.
Provides technical manufacturing assistance to other components of the organization.
Analyzes and directs the preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests to secure required capital equipment for projects meeting or exceeding capital return targets.
Directs the activities of assigned human resources and makes recommendations on hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, terminations and salary adjustments.
Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Company Guide to Business Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with five (5) or more years of that time in senior-level leadership roles.
Prior experience in customer service or supply chain is preferred.
Extensive knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing, preferably in the fastener industry.
Proven leadership and management skills.
Thorough knowledge of complex electronic business enterprise systems.
Ability to work effectively with employees, peers, senior-level leaders, customers and vendor representatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction.
Strategic leader with expertise in labor relations, collective bargaining agreement administration, workforce engagement, and change management within union environments.

Skills

lean manufacturing
leadership
management
complex electronic business enterprise systems
communication
presentation
persuasion
independent work
prioritization
labor relations
collective bargaining agreement administration
workforce engagement
change management

Location

Kingston, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior-level leadership

Education Level

Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university; preferred to be in Engineering, Business, Operations or related field.

Salary/Compensations

$220,000 – $240,000

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Excellent 401k matching program
Paid holidays and vacation
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
Life insurance and disability coverage plans
Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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, titanium structural parts and forged wheels.
With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world.
Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools.
Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Equal Opportunity

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com