Lab Manager

Howmet Aerospace Structures is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the inspection and metallurgical laboratory department. The Laboratory & Inspection Manager will be expected to drive their own safety, quality, production, housekeeping and cost metrics. They will also be leading a team of area managers.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.