Operations Manager

Job Info Job Identification 114527 Job Category Operations Posting Date 10/22/2025, 12:16 PM Locations Winsted Indust Pk, 145 Price Rd, Winsted, CT, 06098, US Job Schedule Full time Remote Work Schedule Availability? None Export-Controlled Data 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 , Responsibilities JOB SUMMARYProvide leadership in manufacturing excellence, providing customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of plant performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow). Job Roles Coordination--aligns activities, resources and people to set and achieve forecasts; solicits contributions from various parts of the business to ensure processes are clear and systems function at optimal levelsTalent resourcing--deploys talent, aligning to roles and tasks; provides coaching and mentoring alongside day to day supervision and evaluation at scale; revisits and realigns as necessary to provide developmental experiences or production efficiencies; recognizes and celebrates performance; considers succession prospects in each talent-oriented decision toward overall Talent Factory strategyTalent advocate--coaches, and mentors to develop talent; prioritizes investment in people as the best means to achieving meaningful and measurable outcomesStructured execution--executes against product criteria and within outlined processes; instills pride of ownership toward quality and metrics; provides accountability Informal authority--collaborates and leads across the enterprise both horizontally and up the chain of command; owns processes not of their own creation-strengthens those through continuous improvement and consistent feedback; provides key input to other senior leaders and shapes performance cultureSystem Influencer--gains buy in from other leaders to create scalable actions and results; asks "why" and "why not;" employs a broad perspective to make local level interventions; monitors data points and key qualitative inputs, acting to avoid or solve problems; challenges reactionary focus and silos; requests and initiates accountabilities throughout system Culture curator--prioritizes and champions safety; understands customer perspectives and educates others accordingly; enables collaboration and ease with which people can ask for help; fosters engagement and ownership at every levelProactive and direct--communicates transparently and regularly throughout the system; understands and explains the "why" behind decisions; interprets and translates senior and corporate level action, shaping toward local level performance and outcomes; questions status quo and provides informed viewpointsEnterprise perspective--recognizes impact of output and effort on enterprise; understands corporate and public company dynamic and how it influences operation; grows knowledge of other functional areas and factors that affect them, anticipating and reacting accordingly and at scale; employs a strategic perspective to enable operational excellenceConsultative--asks questions and listens well; provides quantitative and qualitative input that enables better decision making in other areas of the enterprise; advocates for best practices and continuous improvement; insists on accountability, clarity and agreementPerformance and analytical rigor--monitors key performance metrics and drives directly and indirectly; conducts regular reviews, revising approaches as necessary; makes decisions through the filter of increased performance; employs multiple perspectives on quantitative information, positioning where necessary to motivate, inspire and redressDrive--never satisfied; creative with approaches to improve; resists complacency, identifying and contesting it within the production environmentCoach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance Job ResponsibilitiesManage production flow from beginning to endParticipate as lead staff member responsible for operations and performanceProvider overall leadership and direction to direct reports responsible for all aspects of manufacturingLead multi-discipled plant teams in meeting to establish monthly forecasts, as well as, all associated business metrics (net margin, revenue, LU, scrap, etc), from a continuous improvement perspectiveDevelop and provide strategic manufacturing direction and planning for 1-3 year planning horizon, utilizing lean manufacturing techniques, automation, & Kaizen disciplines Participate in the operational budget preparation and coordinate capital plans, appropriation requests, and project follow up.Implement quarter over quarter improvement strategies to increase efficiency, spend performance, customer delivery, and plant safety performance. Manage day to day manufacturing process activities to assure that safety and best practices are maximized.Analyze and implement process flow, inventory, and velocity improvements throughout the entire value stream system, which includes key supplier base and outside vendorsMonitors and manages the production workflow and inventory levels to ensure that production schedules are met and bottlenecks are identified and corrected.Interfaces with a variety of functional areas such as planning, sales, quality, engineering and finance to ensure cooperative spirit, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction are continually enhancedEHS compliance. Follow Safety Regulations along with all department specific safety requirements JOB QUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in plant operations and/or manufacturingMinimum of five (5) years of management experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience in aerospace and or machining operation Financial management experience preferredLean and Process Improvement training, Qualifications JOB SUMMARYProvide leadership in manufacturing excellence, providing customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of plant performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery, and cash flow). Job Roles Coordination--aligns activities, resources and people to set and achieve forecasts; solicits contributions from various parts of the business to ensure processes are clear and systems function at optimal levelsTalent resourcing--deploys talent, aligning to roles and tasks; provides coaching and mentoring alongside day to day supervision and evaluation at scale; revisits and realigns as necessary to provide developmental experiences or production efficiencies; recognizes and celebrates performance; considers succession prospects in each talent-oriented decision toward overall Talent Factory strategyTalent advocate--coaches, and mentors to develop talent; prioritizes investment in people as the best means to achieving meaningful and measurable outcomesStructured execution--executes against product criteria and within outlined processes; instills pride of ownership toward quality and metrics; provides accountability Informal authority--collaborates and leads across the enterprise both horizontally and up the chain of command; owns processes not of their own creation-strengthens those through continuous improvement and consistent feedback; provides key input to other senior leaders and shapes performance cultureSystem Influencer--gains buy in from other leaders to create scalable actions and results; asks "why" and "why not;" employs a broad perspective to make local level interventions; monitors data points and key qualitative inputs, acting to avoid or solve problems; challenges reactionary focus and silos; requests and initiates accountabilities throughout system Culture curator--prioritizes and champions safety; understands customer perspectives and educates others accordingly; enables collaboration and ease with which people can ask for help; fosters engagement and ownership at every levelProactive and direct--communicates transparently and regularly throughout the system; understands and explains the "why" behind decisions; interprets and translates senior and corporate level action, shaping toward local level performance and outcomes; questions status quo and provides informed viewpointsEnterprise perspective--recognizes impact of output and effort on enterprise; understands corporate and public company dynamic and how it influences operation; grows knowledge of other functional areas and factors that affect them, anticipating and reacting accordingly and at scale; employs a strategic perspective to enable operational excellenceConsultative--asks questions and listens well; provides quantitative and qualitative input that enables better decision making in other areas of the enterprise; advocates for best practices and continuous improvement; insists on accountability, clarity and agreementPerformance and analytical rigor--monitors key performance metrics and drives directly and indirectly; conducts regular reviews, revising approaches as necessary; makes decisions through the filter of increased performance; employs multiple perspectives on quantitative information, positioning where necessary to motivate, inspire and redressDrive--never satisfied; creative with approaches to improve; resists complacency, identifying and contesting it within the production environmentCoach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance Job ResponsibilitiesManage production flow from beginning to endParticipate as lead staff member responsible for operations and performanceProvider overall leadership and direction to direct reports responsible for all aspects of manufacturingLead multi-discipled plant teams in meeting to establish monthly forecasts, as well as, all associated business metrics (net margin, revenue, LU, scrap, etc), from a continuous improvement perspectiveDevelop and provide strategic manufacturing direction and planning for 1-3 year planning horizon, utilizing lean manufacturing techniques, automation, & Kaizen disciplines Participate in the operational budget preparation and coordinate capital plans, appropriation requests, and project follow up.Implement quarter over quarter improvement strategies to increase efficiency, spend performance, customer delivery, and plant safety performance. Manage day to day manufacturing process activities to assure that safety and best practices are maximized.Analyze and implement process flow, inventory, and velocity improvements throughout the entire value stream system, which includes key supplier base and outside vendorsMonitors and manages the production workflow and inventory levels to ensure that production schedules are met and bottlenecks are identified and corrected.Interfaces with a variety of functional areas such as planning, sales, quality, engineering and finance to ensure cooperative spirit, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer satisfaction are continually enhancedEHS compliance. Follow Safety Regulations along with all department specific safety requirements JOB QUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in plant operations and/or manufacturingMinimum of five (5) years of management experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience in aerospace and or machining operation Financial management experience preferredLean and Process Improvement training, About Us 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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