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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Howmet Fastening Systems Aichach GmbH, Aerospace and Transportation, United States

Howmet Fastening Systems Aichach GmbH is a renowned global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary focus is on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels for commercial transportation. We are dedicated to delivering products that ensure mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. At Howmet Aerospace, we are committed to transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation.

We are currently seeking a Director of Operations who will be responsible for driving manufacturing excellence across 2 or more plants to support short-term and long-range objectives and strategies. The ideal candidate will provide leadership, guidance, and coaching to plant managers and their teams to deliver business results effectively. One critical function of this role is developing a manufacturing strategy to enhance segment performance while improving EBITDA by connecting with the P&L. The successful candidate will oversee the successful operation of multiple plants within the segment.

The Director of Operations will play a crucial role as a participative consultant providing expertise in implementation and solutions while contributing strategically and tactically. They will lead planned events to create efficiencies supporting strategies, ensure alignment with enterprise strategy through Hoshin Planning, own the P&L with an entrepreneurial mindset, understand the larger system within the organization matrix, communicate effectively at all levels, empower individuals to execute strategies, influence stakeholders positively, advocate for talent development within the segment and enterprise as well as maintain high ethics in the workplace. If you have experience in operations management within manufacturing environments and possess strong leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement while ensuring quality first mindset across all operations - we invite you to apply for this position that is ideal for seasoned professionals looking to make a significant impact on our business growth journey.

"Maintains high ethics values in the workplace.
Sets & Maintains Quality First mindset & ensures effective quality systems deployed & utilized.
Provides leadership for Sub-Segment 5-year Hoshin Kanri process.
Leads monthly review progress for all sites within Sub-Segment & Sub-Segment roll up.
Sub-Segment leadership ensuring build-a-talent culture deployed & maturing."

Key Job Requirements:
  • Experience in manufacturing operations
  • Leadership experience in multiple plants
  • Knowledge of aerospace and transportation industries
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Experience with P&L management
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Maintain high ethics and values in the workplace
  • Provide leadership for Hoshin Kanri process
  • Enhance customer relationships by understanding technical challenges
Skills:
  • Manufacturing strategy development
  • Leadership and coaching
  • Talent development
  • Quality systems deployment
  • Customer relationship management

Seniority Level: Executive Level

Job Functions: Operations

  • Manufacturing Excellence
  • Leadership
  • Strategy Development

Industries : Aerospace and Transportation

  • Defense
  • Commercial Transportation

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