Operations Manager
Gainesville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
The Operations Manager oversees all activities within the facility including production packing finishing production control engineering and maintenance. With over five years of leadership experience in manufacturing environments the focus is on optimizing staffing output quality and cost-efficiency in alignment with company goals. The role emphasizes continuous improvement preventive maintenance workplace safety and ISO/QS compliance. The Operations Manager also collaborates with sales on production planning and manages budgets and procurement. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
- Ensure personal health security and safety while actively contributing to the creation of a safe and healthy work environment in alignment with the companys safety and environmental goals.
- Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations including production packing finishing production control plant engineering and maintenance.
- Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations ensuring smooth production flow and efficient resource utilization.
- Evaluate and manage staffing levels quality delivery unit production and cost control to optimize manufacturing performance.
- Foster collaboration across departments to promote continuous improvement through effective process development and procedural enhancements.
- Work closely with sales and production teams to coordinate production planning and ensure alignment with customer demands and operational capacity.
- Collaborate with plant engineering and maintenance teams to ensure proper preventive maintenance programs are in place and environmental controls are consistently improved.
Required Education/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing management within environment preferably within metallurgy environments.
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Business or 10 years of relevantexperience and training.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Proven ability to assess production methods and drive improvements through training andprocess optimization.
- In-depth knowledge of ISO/QS standards and safety regulations.
- Proficiency in reading analyzing and interpreting technical and regulatory documents.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability statistics and geometry.
- Capable of understanding and applying work and safety instructions relevant to the specificarea of responsibility.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience handling complex variables in environmentswith limited standardization.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process we may use jobrelated assessments in selected tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience qualifications and interviews and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.