Associate Operations Leader
Novelis Corporation

Job Info

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Position Overview

Novelis in Uhrichsville (formerly known as Aleris, IMCO Recycling, and Commonwealth Aluminum) is seeking an Associate Operations Leader responsible for coordinating all Operational functions for their respective department. The primary focus is to lead the safe, efficient and continuous improvement of operations within various process functions, and managing and developing employees, and meeting all key business objectives as set forth by the company. This entails safely producing the short term plan, making important policy and strategic decisions, and the development and implementations of operational policies and procedures.

Why Novelis? By offering industry-leading compensation and benefit packages, we make it a priority to identify the very best talent and provide them with the right growth and development opportunities throughout their career. By embracing diversity and empowering our employees to pursue their curiosities and test their ideas, Novelis employees are able to enhance their skillsets and work across business segments and geographies to gain new experiences.
Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day manufacturing unit operation while ensuring the behavior, equipment and conditions inherent to the process are safe.
• Effective communication, remaining positive in times of upset conditions
• Understanding the budgetary process, inventory usage and control, and the procurement process.
• Develop & sustain standard work
• Implement 6S with process area.
• Work as Process Owner for pertinent Rapid Improvement Events
• Spend significant amount of time on shop floor with employees on all shifts
• Develop employees to effectively build high performing work teams
• Set expectations for the team
• Use & coach the use of structured methods of problem solving (A3s, 5-whys, etc)
• Address training needs
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback
• Coach for leadership opportunities
• Coaching and mentoring hourly production personnel through the skill assessment process
• Ensure operational procedures are followed to product specifications, and quality metrics meet customers' needs.
• Perform root cause analysis with the involvement of operators on all quality issues and resolve
• Encourage and promote process, product and equipment development to contribute to maintenance or improvement of profits and minimization of operating costs.
• Responsible for troubleshooting encounters that impact production requirements from revised schedules and/or equipment failures, start-up of new equipment and development of new products and processes.
• 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.
• Administers Guthrie and Corporate practices and policies uniformly to ensure equal treatment of all employees and conformity with other departments
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Business Systems
• Look for creative ways to minimize downtime during upset conditions
• Execute administrative processes:
  • Input and / or verify payroll records.
  • Verify time and attendance reports.
  • Solicit overtime when necessary to satisfy operational needs.
  • Verify operational data in business systems.
  • Summarize and communicate shift results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Be role model for leading and developing a positive, team oriented culture.
• 3-5 years of experience in a team based management or leadership role
• Effective organizational skills and ability to work with various levels of the organization
• Excellent leadership skills and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to drive accountability
• Proficient in Computer Software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Location Profile

Novelis Uhrichsville is seeking an Associate Operations Leader responsible for coordinating all Operational functions for their respective department. The primary focus is to lead the safe, efficient and continuous improvement of operations within various process functions, and managing and developing employees, and meeting all key business objectives as set forth by the company. This entails safely producing the short term plan, making important policy and strategic decisions, and the development and implementations of operational policies and procedures.

Why Novelis? By offering industry-leading compensation and benefit packages, we make it a priority to identify the very best talent and provide them with the right growth and development opportunities throughout their career. By embracing diversity and empowering our employees to pursue their curiosities and test their ideas, Novelis employees are able to enhance their skillsets and work across business segments and geographies to gain new experiences.

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