Manufacturing Unit Manager

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 Davenport team is seeking a Manufacturing Unit Manager to join the Novelis team. The person in this role will report to the Plant Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the operational teams to perform as a world-class facility in Safety Quality and Efficiency. The management teams philosophy is that every team and team member at Davenport has the right expectation of having a leader who operates within the framework of the Novelis cultural beliefs a leader who understands the team management philosophy and a leader who holds safety as a defining principle.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating all Operational functions for their respective department(s).
• Lead the safe efficient and continuous improvement of operations within various process functions of the plant
• Managing and developing the employees within the process unit and meeting all key business objectives as set forth by the company.
• Safely producing the short-term plan making important policy and strategic decisions as well as the development and implementations of operational policies and procedures.
• Plan and direct required work activities and resources necessary to carry out all manufacturing unit processes in accordance with standing EHS practice to meet safety targets
• Propose budget approve expenditures for supplies materials and human resources ensuring that all materials labor and equipment are deployed efficiently and effectively to meet customer demand.
• Ensure manufacturing excellence and drive continuous improvement activities within the facility
• Ensure continuous improvement methodology through the execution of projects and lean initiatives using NOS resources.
• Oversee effective talent management practices which ensure proper staffing training performance management and individual development
• Improve efficiency to increase production and reduce costs

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering or technical degree and 5-10 years practical experience in line operations preferred.
• Extensive experience in managing/supervising others in a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated results.
• Superior leadership team building skills and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication verbal and written and follow-up skills
• Adept at conflict resolution and effective motivational techniques.
• Excellent understanding of Melting Continuous Casting Hot Rolling and process equipment. Must have the ability to troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on equipment and process issues.
• Ability to Coordinate activities between various cross functional departments (e.g. production maintenance quality supply chain EHS etc.)
• Must understand cost and budgetary processes inventory control procedures and methods as well as operational procedures
• Experience in implementing and supporting the business plan
• Proficient in Computer Software Word Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Project
• Demonstrate self-knowledge and acts to continuously improve

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in engineering

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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

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Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations such as Toys for Tots and Hope at the BRICK House. Novelis is also a member of the Good Neighbor Project in Davenport.

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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