Continuous Improvement Lead -- Investment Casting Job at Howmet Aerospace, Whitehall, MI

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  • Howmet Aerospace
  • Whitehall, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the leader who sees the whole system and raises the bar every shift?

At Plant 10 in our Whitehall Casting Operation, we’re looking for a hands-on change agent who can knit together people, processes, and equipment. Picture yourself rolling out ABS, elevating EHS across shifts, and engaging teams to deliver safer, higher-quality outcomes at lower cost. Imagine walking the floor, spotting waste, and implementing better ways of working—then joining safety inspections and housekeeping audits to keep standards high.

Your impact
  • Run a cohesive team: set direction in regular meetings, manage staffing and time, drive performance reviews, and assign work to meet plan.
  • Develop talent with clear feedback—celebrate wins and address gaps with documented actions.
  • Lead orientation and ongoing training so EHS rules are understood and policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives land with clarity.
  • Maintain compliance with the collective bargaining agreement; work constructively with union officials and resolve grievances.
  • Scrutinize production/operations reports; tackle manufacturing and maintenance problems to contain cost and avoid delays.
  • Investigate deviations; recommend fixes that stabilize schedules, cost, quality, and other key variables.
  • Equip teams with the right tools, equipment, and supplies; reinforce the help chain.
  • Partner with management, engineering, and quality to strengthen machines/equipment and improve operating conditions.
  • Review procedures for safety compliance and address concerns immediately.
  • Design and implement new methods and procedures to improve operations and maximize labor/material utilization.
  • Participate in plant safety inspections and housekeeping audits.
  • Adhere to all EHS rules required for the work environment.
  • And when needed, take on other duties as assigned.
How you operate
  • Think end-to-end and break down silos between shifts and departments.
  • Prioritize by the numbers—safety, quality, LU—and focus on net impact.
  • Build relationships at every level; mentor, de-escalate, and resolve issues.
  • Facilitate momentum by translating plans into action and deciding with imperfect information.
  • Advocate for both customer specifications and manufacturing needs in planning.
  • Balance immediate actions with a forward-looking strategy.
  • Bring structure to complex multi-stakeholder work.
  • Lead autonomously; make decisions confidently and embrace feedback.
Qualifications Minimum
  • High school diploma or GED (accredited).
  • 5+ years in manufacturing OR at least 1 year of Howmet supervisory/leadership experience.
  • 5+ years of supervisory/managerial experience.
Preferred
  • BS in Engineering or Business.
  • Investment casting experience.
  • Clear, confident presenter with customers, managers, and employees.
  • Leadership that drives engagement and directly manages supervisors.
  • Proficiency with lean, total quality, Six Sigma, and 6S to drive improvements.
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Well-rounded analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills.
  • Financial literacy.
Legal

Employees 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.

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Email us: TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

Job Tags

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