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Howmet Aerospace Operations Manager in Australia

Key position responsibilities (The duties that must be performed on a regular basis to accomplish the result.):

Key expected position results / outcomes:

Plans, directs and executes the units manufacturing plan.

  • 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.

  • Coordinates activities with other departments such as Sales & Marketing, Engineering/R&D, Purchasing, Accounting, Information Systems, and Human Resources.

  • Secures required resources and consultative support from staff units as required.

Provides positive leadership to assigned human resources.

  • Provides positive leadership to subordinate managers and to all assigned employees.

  • Ensures open communications and responds to employee concerns in an appropriate manner.

  • Seeks to improve the knowledge, skill and ability of people.

  • Deals proactively with substandard performance.

  • Interacts positively and effectively with personnel, both internal and external to the organization. This may include factory floor personnel, management at various levels throughout Howmet, and governmental regulators.

  • Participates in external activities to secure a positive community image of the Company.

Ensures conformance with Howmet standards, policies, regulations, and procedures within the scope of authority.

  • Ensures full compliance with EHS standards, policies, procedures and processes as they apply to area of accountability. Confirms that incidents are thoroughly investigated and that root causes are identified and remedied on a systematic basis. Fosters a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

  • Performs all tasks involving hazardous chemicals or hazardous wastes in accordance with the SPCC Plan, RCRA regulations, and operation procedures outlined in the Environmental Management System.

  • Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct.

Maximizes customer satisfaction through deployment of the SOP (sales and operation plan) and on-time delivery of products which meet required specifications.

  • Interfaces directly with key customers, in concert with Sales & Marketing Management and Account Managers to resolve problems related to delivery, quality and other issues. Strives to address customer concerns in a responsive, professional manner while protecting the interests of the Company.

Continually improves the OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) of manufacturing processes.

  • Continually improves the performance of the Manufacturing organization through the application of ABS principles to drive down costs and improve location profitability. This includes the application of specific techniques such as kaizen rapid improvement events and the development of a Continuous Improvement mindset within the Manufacturing organization.

  • Analyzes and directs the preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests to secure required capital equipment for projects meeting or exceeding capital return targets.

Seeks to improve profit performance across all product lines through continual cost reduction.

  • Participates with Purchasing personnel to develop partnerships with vendors which produce mutually beneficial arrangements related to purchased item quality and pricing. Ensures that concerns and issues related to purchased resources are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

Effective inventory management to reduce days on hand and maximize cash flow.

  • Ensures effective planning with other departments such as Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Warehousing.

Perform other related duties as directed by the Operations Manager

  • Undertake additional duties, as directed by the VP & General Manager, to ensure overall efficiency of the operation.

Qualifications (e.g. Tertiary Studies, Accreditations, Professional Memberships)

Mandatory

Desired

Bachelor of Business or relevant tertiary qualifications

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About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com, including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

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