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Director of Operations

Howmet Aerospace · Kingston, NY

Level
Director+
Team
Production
Base pay
$220k–$240k
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A director-level production role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Kingston, NY.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, Tooling, EHS / safety
Base pay
$220k–$240k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $118k–$162k. This one lists $220k–$240k.

Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 26 production engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live production postings in New York.

Base pay
About 74% above similar roles

Typical $106k–$159k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 46%
  • Team leadership 46%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 42%
  • ✓ Root cause 35%
  • Six Sigma 27%
  • Black Belt 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Kingston

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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.Show

Specific Duties

  • ◆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.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆Continually improves the performance of the Manufacturing organization through the application of CI 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.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆Interacts positively and effectively with personnel, both internal and external to the organization. This may include factory floor personnel, management at various levels throughout the Company and governmental regulators. Participates in external activities to secure a positive community image of the Company.
  • ◆Provides technical manufacturing assistance to other components of the organization, including Company units both external and internal to HFS.
  • ◆Analyzes and directs the preparation of Capital Appropriation Requests to secure required capital equipment for projects meeting or exceeding capital return targets.
  • ◆Directs the activities of assigned human resources and makes recommendations on hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, terminations and salary adjustments.
  • ◆Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Company Guide to Business Conduct.
  • ◆Perform other duties as assigned

Education

  • ✓Minimum of Bachelors’ degree from an accredited university; preferred to be in Engineering, Business, Operations or related field.

Basic

Qualifications

  • ✓Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with five (5) or more years of that time in senior-level leadership roles .

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Prior experience in customer service or supply chain is preferred .
Show full description ↓

Howmet Fastening Systems is looking for a Director of Operations to provide overall leadership to the fastener installation tooling manufacturing facility located in Kingston, NY

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Benefits/Salary

  • •The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.
  • •The annual salary range for this position is $220,000 – $240,000

Basic skills

  • •Extensive knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing, preferably in the fastener industry.
  • •Proven leadership and management skills.
  • •Thorough knowledge of complex electronic business enterprise systems.
  • •Ability to work effectively with employees, peers, senior-level leaders, customers and vendor representatives.
  • •Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
  • •Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction
  • •Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
  • •Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments in diverse fields with minimal direction.

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