Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institutionMinimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturingMinimum of 1 year of supervisory experienceEmployees 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. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferable in a maintenance department5+ years of supervisory experienceExperience supervising in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a maintenance departmentAbility to read blueprintsExperience with TPM, Synchronous Mfg, and Kaizen ConceptsAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, have good team building skills, excellent people skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, technically orientedPrevious experience in facility maintenance and basic understanding on industrial plant infrastructure including air handline equipment, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, etcGeneral understanding of construction, maintenance and fabrication methodsEnergetic and a self-starter, able to promote and implement change, have good PC skills, good telephone skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to promote a continuous improvement atmosphere

This Facilities Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the direction and coordination of repair, maintenance, and installation activities within Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. This position will lead the maintenance departments and activities, supervise an effective team, determine overall maintenance activities and priorities, maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, interface between management and union officials, interface with subcontractors and make decisions for subcontracting work based on staffing levels, and plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. 

 

Job Roles 

Assess and prioritize--understands business and operation; assesses emergent needs alongside planned interventions and adjusts based on priority; uses data to make right decisions and can justify them as needed; even handed in prioritization and communication; manages expectations and negotiates where appropriate

Horizon focus--wields influence to shift focus from restoration and problem solving to improvements and strategic investments, yet understands the immediacy of issues and acts quickly to remedy critical issues; maintains critical inventory to address common or anticipated needs 

Standardization--creates timelines and a compelling case for planned interventions; scales across units and facilities where applicable; collaborates with other leaders who own aspects of processes to align and agree; creates contingency strategies and procedures

Critically objective--orchestrates among competing priorities; eliminates subjective criteria; handles pressure from multiple sources dispassionately; leads by example and confidence to meet challenges; evaluative, not reactive

Matrixed communication--Seeks and provides information from/to multiple sources across the enterprise; gains broad and deep understanding of business priorities and aligns interventions accordingly; obtains real-time feedback from floor-level associates and plans with staff level leaders to minimize disruption of necessary interventions; ensures advance notice and full reporting occur

Coordination--hires, manages and evaluates outside contractors; ensures quality of information and context to those who are adjunct but critical to the process; integrates external assistance at scale; assigns internal resources based on talent and capability; maintains culture of service and safety as paramount

Talent acceleration--understands the necessity of development even in the midst of technical expertise; identifies and creates opportunities to expose outside talent to existing processes and existing talent to outside processes

Continuous learning--support functions with increasing understanding of their workings; gains deepening business knowledge to inform decisions and priorities; owns the process of growing in order to partner more effectively; leverages experiences to benefit the learning of others

Advisor--gives suggestions based on observation and data; contributes to continuous improvement; leverages root cause discoveries to inform recommendations

Organization--creates and executes on collaborative timelines; holds internal and external contributors accountable to deadlines; anticipates disruptions, adjusts and communicates as they occur; manages time well 

Coach/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 Responsibilities

The high profile position will apply Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement initiatives to manage the physical infrastructure of the plant and its equipment. This includes the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection of the physical facilities and equipment used to manufacture technologically-sophisticated products. 

Lead by example that safety is a way of life

Lead/Manage the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments

Drive asset utilization.  Shorten cycles, minimize downtime, and keep equipment running. Utilizes 8 pillars of TPM.

Minimize unplanned equipment downtime and maximize equipment reliability by employing TPM and other Lean initiatives

Ensure Facilities Engineering metrics are well-known, and track progress toward achieving department objectives

Establish project goals, and lead the group effort toward successfully completing those projects

Manage the maintenance and repair budget

Contribute to cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction

Develop the capabilities of those in the department through teaching, coaching, establishing high standards, and ensuring accountability

Exhibit and promote an attitude on the plant floor that leads to an engaged and energized workforce

Advise, assist and review all matters involving capital and major expenses. Review and edit all requests for assets (RFA) and author those pertaining to the facility

ASAT management

Represent Howmet at community planning boards

Daily help manage parts and expedite parts as necessary.

Troubleshoot equipment – sense of urgency.

Daily review of PM’s equipment down with team.

ASAT – audits and improvements.