Engineering 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 Uhrichsville team is seeking an EMRA Leader. The EMRA Leader will develop methods procedures and people to support the optimization of the processes on both sides of the this role you will be responsible for developing submitting and managing an annual five (5) year capital plan which supports the growth and sustainability of the manufacturing units business objectives. You will also be accountable for the education of the workforce in the disciplines of Engineering / Reliability and will interact with all functions both internal and external to ensure that the Engineering / Reliability needs of the business are met.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the manufacturing unit in implementing and practicing good safe working practices through compliance with all federal state local and Novelis programs procedures and regulations.
• Ensure engineering support expertise and guidance is given to the Reliability Organization to develop an appropriate Manufacturing Unit Reliability Master Plan.
• Collaborate with operators mechanics electricians planner process leaders shift specialist and reliability leaders on a regular basis to ensure the effectiveness of the PM/PdM system.
• Ensure reliability is an integral part of all projects and process optimization activities.
• Assist the engineering/reliability organization in coordinating and performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all significant failures in the facility.
• When new projects and/or changes are made to existing assets involve the reliability organization to help ensure the appropriate training communication documentation and PM/ PdMs are available and/or are created.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or new technologies which could differentiate Novelis in the marketplace through product quality shorter lead times cost reduction in environment footprint and energy consumption improved safety and health etc.
• Drive improvement activities in support of the plants annual and strategic plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure engineering/reliability activities related to process center improvement activities are supported and funded appropriately to ensure they are completed in a timely manner on budget and sustained.
• Mentor craftspeople through the skill assessment process and members of the organization in the area of EMRA Excellence.
• Help establish and implement maintenance operational and capital budgets along with performance objectives development plans goals and programs to contribute to maximization of return on investment of the unit

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Controls Automation or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of work experience in the field of engineering in a management or leadership role.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different levels of the organization.
• Excellent leadership skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage conflict in a direct yet respectful manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and multi-task
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Computer Software Word Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Project
• Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers.
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to make minor changes to drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues related to rolling and process equipment.
• Proficient in the fundamentals of reliability such that the position can help establish appropriate PMs and PdMs for process equipment.
• Understanding of advanced engineering and diagnostic tools such as Finite Element Analysis vibrations analysis lubrication analysis FFT etc.
• Excellent ability to manage all types of projects and administer the Capital Expenditure Budget.
• Fundamental understanding of financial analysis associated with project justifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Electrical Controls Automation or Mechanical Engineering with P.E. certification.

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 competitive in the marketplace and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your familys well-being:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retiree Medical Plans medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
• Retirement Savings Account
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Opened in 1985 the Uhrichsville facility produces flat rolled aluminum sheet. The rolling mill cold rolls aluminum sheet to a desired gauge anneals to temper levels and slits the rolled sheet to size. Employing more than 350 people the facility produces aluminum sheet for building and construction automotive distribution transportation and consumer durable applications.

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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