Jim Webb

General Manger

Role
General Manager (Cleveland Flow Path) at Howmet Aerospace
Location
Cleveland, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Jim Webb

Experienced General Manager with over 15+ years of leadership in manufacturing operations, overseeing multi-site processes across diverse organizational functions. Proven track record of driving operational excellence, streamlining production, and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced environments. Known for successfully implementing culture change initiatives, fostering employee engagement, and building collaborative, resilient teams. Passionate about continuous improvement, talent development, and aligning people and processes to achieve strategic goals.

Experience

  1. General Manager (Cleveland Flow Path)

    Howmet Aerospace

    Oct 2025 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

    Create and execute strategic operating plans for (Casting, Forging, Heat Treat, Machining, and Coating) that align regional goals with broader company initiatives.• Manage profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the entire regional portfolio of plants, overseeing budgets, capital expenditures, and long-range master plans.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs.• Ensure consistent operational standards across all facilities through regular site visits and by implementing standardized processes.• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing production data, delivery times, and quality metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.• Provide leadership and mentorship to individual managers and their teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.• Recruit, train, and develop staff at all levels to build a high-performing and motivated regional workforce.• Champion a strong safety culture to ensure a safe and healthy workplace, enforcing compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory standards.

Education

  • Bowling Green State University

    Bachelor's Degree, Design and Visual Communications, General

    2000 — 2006

  • Howmet Mentorship Program

    Expand Mentoring Program, Empower Future Leaders

  • Howmet Business Solutions

    Lend Forward Leadership Development Program, 12-Month Leadership Development Program

  • Howmet Organizational Leadership Program (HOLD)

    Accredited Certification, Organizational Leadership

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