Since it opened in 1948, Arconic’s Davenport, Iowa aluminum facility has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Arconic is the worlds leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Arconic serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial spanets, bringing design, engineering, production, and other capabilities of Arconic’s businesses as a single solution to customers. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant employs 2,400 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with a substantial piece of its revenues coming from exports. Through continued modernization, including ~$600 million capital investment over the past decade, Davenport is one of the world’s premier aerospace and automotive suppliers and is flagship plant of Arconic’s global business.
The objective of the Area Manager is to be accountable for results within his/her respective Department and Area in Environment and Safety, Productivity, Customer Delivery, People Development, and Quality using ABS systems (Lean Manufacturing) such as TPM, daily Management, 5S etc. The Area Manager has 24/7 accountability for a department consisting of approximately 400 direct and indirect reports, including production, maintenance and salaried employees. The Area Manager will be the primary customer/supplier representative for his/her department and area in the horizontal help chain for its respective flow path.The Area Manager will engage the resources at his/her disposal to meet the focus area objectives set by the Executive Managers in support of the business objectives. These objectives will be achieved while orchestrating the flow of material to balance the needs of all areas of Davenport Works. Environmental, health, and safety (EHS): The incumbent recognizes that accident prevention is equal in importance to production, quality, delivery and cost control, and accepts the responsibility to work safely and promote safety consciousness among fellow employee. Human Performance (HP) Tools are the foundation of the Davenport Safety Program. The incumbent is expected to embrace and proliferate the growth of HP to continue to improve on a world class safety culture.
Arconic Business Systems (ABS): The Area Manager is responsible for leading Kaizen, TPM, and safety events in his/her respective areas. The incumbent will lead department objectives and coordinate with other Area Managers where necessary. The Area Manager is an active participant in the development of the Departmental A3. This includes setting, executing, and reporting 30-60-90 day plans in support of the Departmental A3. The Area Manager also ensures the daily management board is developed, implemented, and maintained to facilitate appropriate focus on the departments’ objectives, performance, and improvements being made.
Quality: The Area Manager is responsible for driving quality improvements in alignment with the plant wide quality policy. The incumbent is also responsible for aligning the organization to deliver departmental requirements for quality audits including but not limited to 3rd party certification audits as well as internal quality audits.
Cost Control: The Area Manager is accountable for area and department expense monitoring and cost control. While working with other area managers, the Area Manager needs to work to deliver a cost structure that meets the monthly appropriations. The Area Manager drives the basis for the development of the departmental annual budget and is responsible for delivering the expected results.
People: The Area Manager will provide additional coaching/mentoring to others in Department, which includes setting/reviewing annual development and performance objectives for Group Leaders. The Area Manager also manages department Metallurgical and Engineering resources and directs them to fulfill area objectives.
Capital: In addition to maintaining day to day operations, the Area Manager must oversee the implementation of large scale capital projects while driving timely implementation and adherence to the approved budget. The projects require coordination between multiple teams and have tight deadlines to achieve expected returns. Maintaining the business while positioning it for future growth through the commissioning and normal operations of the new project is integral to the role.The following are some examples of abilities/experiences needed to be successful in this role:
- Ability to work in a matrix organization
- Ability to lead a team
- Working knowledge of multiple areas
- The ability to manage and influence employees that do not structurally report to them
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
*Basic Qualifications :Bachelor degree in engineering, finance, business and/or supply chain from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
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.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications : • Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of management experience in a large, complex manufacturing facility• Experience in a leadership role in a team-based manufacturing environment.• A demonstrated history of driving results• Experience working in a union environment.
