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[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/120097) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Howmet Aerospace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) / Manufacturing Leader ## Job description The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components. ## Responsibilities Howmet Engine Products, a division Howmet Aerospace, seeks a motivated and experienced leader to join our team! The Manufacturing Leader will located in Whitehall, Michigan, at our Core Plant, Whitehall Casting Operation. They will plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Participate in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits. This position will be responsible for deployment of ABS and EHS improvements across the shifts, focusing on employee engagement. ### Primary Responsibilities Supervises an effective team; includes planning and holding meetings to flow down information, preparing and conducting performance appraisals as appropriate, managing staffing levels (including vacations, overtime, and leaves of absences), assisting with career development (motivates, coaches, and trains to acquire maximum quality, productivity, morale, and cooperation), approving time and attendance, and prioritizing and making work assignments. Provides effective feedback to employees, both positive and negative. Maintains appropriate documentation for all disciplinary actions taken. Directs training and orientation of employees to ensure EHS rules are known and understood, to improve work performance and culture, and acquaint employees with company policies, practices, procedures and business initiatives. Maintains compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Interfaces between management and union officials. Handles grievances. Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operations, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Investigates and analyzes. Initiates or recommends actions to correct deviations and variables affecting schedules, costs, quality, and other factors. Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and ensures employees have understanding of tools available (including the help chain). Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment. Reviews work procedures for safety regulations and concerns. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Participates in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits. Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment. Performs other duties, as assigned. Job Roles Systems thinking --thinks about the entire plant as a system; understands the importance of manufacturing in the context of the entire operation; works to eliminate silos between shifts and departments Measurement oriented --proactive to drive critical measures such as safety, quality, LU; prioritizes action based on net result Relationship builder --interacts up, down and across the organizational position structure; minimizes escalations through relationship and handles them where they exist; mentors and develops others Facilitator --knows the “how” and “what” of multiple areas of the enterprise; eliminates roadblocks for others; responds quickly to issues and ensures quality; translates policies and planning to supervisory group; able to act on limited information when necessary Advocate --ensures customer specifications are met; represents manufacturing interests with planning group; ensures supervisors have resources and resolution to issues; drives continuous improvement Tactician strategist --understands both the next best move and what needs to happen today; balances the immediate with the strategic; responds and plans; reacts and anticipates Organization and structure --plans daily; coordinates through others to deliver; ensures efficiencies while balancing priorities of multiple projects and stakeholder groups Autonomy --functions well with limited direction; comfortable making decisions and giving direction; accepts feedback and constructive criticism regarding actions taken This posting is intended to establish a pipeline of qualified talent for anticipated future business needs. Applicants may be considered for current or future opportunities as business needs evolve. ## Qualifications ### Basic Qualifications High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution Five (5) years of people leadership experience; 2 of which are within a manufacturing environment Must be willing to relocate to other company locations to support future career development opportunities and business requirements. 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. ### Preferred Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering or Business Experience in the investment casting industry a plus Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employees ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 7, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 7, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Whitehall, MI, United States - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Howmet Aerospace’s careers site →](https://fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/120097) ## Hiring at Howmet Aerospace - Open jobs: 799 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Howmet Aerospace jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Howmet Aerospace ### [Manufacturing Leader - Plant 10 (2nd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/229704e933be9bd98cf0/) Whitehall, MI, United States ### [Manufacturing Leader - Plant 3 (2nd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/715486eda1a0e44a8ed4/) Whitehall, MI, United States ### [Manufacturing Leader - Plant 3 (3rd Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/60044ef98dc80561f969/) Whitehall, MI, United States ### [Manufacturing Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/608bb1433747b1186af4/) Whitehall, MI, United States ### [Manufacturing Manager W/E - Plant 10](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/howmet-aerospace/jobs/b56ee8fdae39c9c8f439/) Whitehall, MI, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manufacturing Project Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/2203dc18b1dba68e03e8/) Eaton · Lincoln, Illinois, USA ### [Manufacturing Plant Senior Quality Leader - Dairy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/a9a33284160699cc288b/) Kroger · Denver, CO, United States ### [Manufacturing Supervisor Front Line Leader - 2nd Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/715dc2a975a0e5a2fd2b/) Eaton · Beltsville, Maryland, USA ### [Team Leader, Formulation Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/ba9be631813049c3204c/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Plainville, Massachusetts, United States of America ### [Manufacturing Engineering Group Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/794d49098a3d18096d5e/) Trane Technologies · La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America [Jobs in Michigan](/locations/us-mi/)[Manufacturing & Production jobs](/functions/manufacturing-production/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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