Operations Leader

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace automotive beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Novelis has approximately 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Novelis Terre Haute team is seeking anOperations Leader.This position is responsible for planning and directing all Operational functions for areas of the manufacturing unit to ensure all necessary resources are available and used to drive continuous improvement of the Terre Haute Manufacturing Framework - Working Safe Satisfying the Customer Making the Plan and Working Together. The Operations Leader participates as a member of the management staff reporting directly to the Plant Manager; contributing to the achievement of plant and corporate strategic objectives while meeting the Manufacturing Unit Teams internal and external customer requirements. The incumbent will be required to actively support and encourage Lean activities striving to exceed previous best performances to achieve excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Manufacturing Unit activities are consistent with all applicable Federal State and local laws EHS certifications as well as Novelis policies and procedures.
• Ensure the Manufacturing Unit is fully supportive of the plants Novelis Operating System process and facilitate continued integration of the Novelis Operating Systemin the manufacturing process.
• Ensure effective leadership of accident/incident investigations reporting root cause analysis and corrective actions within the Manufacturing Unit.
• Drive continual improvement of employee engagement in the EHS process through the EHS Steering Committee
• Mentor Process Leaders in development of EHS knowledge and skills.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions at all times.
• Ensure the Manufacturing Unit production meets the requirements of all internal and external customers and the activities support the plants quality management system
• Effectively communicate customer satisfaction measurements to all members of the Manufacturing Unit.
• Direct utilization of all available equipment and human resources to manufacture quality products at the lowest cost consistent with meeting customer requirements.
• Direct develop and train personnel to support the Manufacturing Unit that effectively and continuously strive to improve operational reliability technological financial regulatory and organizational performance objectives.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of longer term improvement activities for the Manufacturing Unit.
• Develop and maintain personnel and training requirements and assist in development and implementation of training plans and crew concept development.
• Make recommendations relative to new equipment metal quality process refinements and operating cost reductions and participates in the introduction and development of new equipment and/or new process technology.
• Communicate and promote positive interactions at all levels of the organization and with customers and the ability to work with minimal supervision are vital in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in an industry-related field such as Mechanical Electrical Industrial or Metallurgical Engineering a business degree or combination of education and experience
• Five years experience to related metals industry equipment design maintenance or operation is necessary and prior supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of scheduling budget development performance measures and standards is beneficial.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with the demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others
• Capable of and comfortable working effectively in ambiguous situations
• Experience managing/supervising others in dynamic manufacturing environment with demonstrated results.
• Experience developing and implementing business plans
• Understanding of cost and financial planning processes
• Experience managing within a unionized environment is an asset
• Experience working within ISO and EHS standards
• Experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality driven by the marketplace and addition to core benefits we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave Adoption Assistance Fertility Treatment Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health family life and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities wellness spending account programs for building healthy habits virtual physical therapy for joint back and pelvic health health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!

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Novelis Terre Haute facility is located in the center of the Wabash Valley about an hour drive from Indianapolis. The region is named for the nearby Wabash River. The facilitys 175 employees produce world-class light gauge aluminum that is used in the production of aluminum foil containers and household foil. Through the Novelis Neighbor program employees enjoy long-term partnerships with the United Way Habitat for Humanity Salvation Army and many other nonprofits providing support in Safety STEM and Recycling. Home to five higher education institutions Terre Haute offers a host of cultural and recreational activities.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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