Senior Manufacturing Manager

Posted: Friday, 19 June 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 19 July 2026
Index Requested on: 06/19/2026 12:57:53
Indexed on: 06/19/2026 12:57:54

Location: Brea, CA, 92821, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Howmet Aerospace is hiring!

Description:

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Must have a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar
  • Must have at least 7 - 10 years of experience as an operations manager or similar role in Aerospace, Medical Device, Automotive or similar industry


Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California is $175K - $200K per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.What You'll Do

As a Sr. Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the effective and successful management of labor, productivity, quality control and safety measures for the operations department.

You'll get to:
  • Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace.
  • Responsible for daily management and leadership of all resources assigned. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: Schedule adherence, productivity, personnel development, time and attendance, training and establishing/monitoring departmental goals.
  • Enhance the operational procedures, processes and systems to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Work independently and within a team while coordinating with other Departmental Leaders and/or Managers to achieve Daily/Weekly/Monthly goals and objectives.
  • Interprets company policies to workers, leads by example and enforces all Federal, State and local regulations.
  • Creates a departmental cross training matrix and mentors assigned personnel.
  • Deploys team members to both strategically and tactically engage in cross functional problem solving to improve production efficiencies and product quality.


Specific Job Duties:
  • Ensures the organization accomplishes Safety, Quality, Schedule, and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with team.
  • Reviewing daily demand, production capacity and constraints, optimize production schedules, and manage the workflow through shop.
  • Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and other reporting on daily basis to drive performance in all assigned areas.
  • Champion and initiate Continuous Improvement (CI) projects to increase efficiency, productivity and machine utilization while reducing overall cost.
  • Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively. Manages these projects to rapid completion.
  • Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based on policies, company objectives and programs spanning multiple manufacturing functions.
  • Determine performance and product quality owners and direct accountability for achievement of that performance.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain for procurement or required tools and MRO, and planning delivery schedules to meet delivery schedules, quality standards while reducing overall lead time and cost.
  • Coordinate with Engineering and Quality Control to determine cause of rejected product and to resolve discrepancies in manufacture process.
  • Brief and communicate with customers, suppliers and corporate executives with high intensity and professionalism.
  • Conducts performance appraisals and manages work performance of all subordinates.
  • Exercises final department recommendations regarding retention, separation, or changes in wages.
  • Keeps accurate records pertaining to all facets of operation.
  • Maintains the integrity of the information in the JDE ERP system.
  • Escalates irreconcilable problems to the attention of the appropriate plant management/HR.
  • Visit current tooling suppliers or potential suppliers as needed to discuss on-time delivery and to secure best contract pricing for CAM Fasteners.
  • Formulates and maintains highest standards of housekeeping (5S) in all areas assigned.
  • Participates in continuous improvement events and implements plans and/or objectives.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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