Operations Coordinator

Novelis • Lincolnshire, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is seeking an Operations Coordinator for its Lincolnshire finishing mill. The role leads daily production activities, develops plant employees, and supports operational excellence. Working with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, the coordinator helps achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while advancing continuous improvement and employee development. Responsibilities include production scheduling and employee direction, material and inventory coordination, workforce scheduling and timekeeping, training, operational documentation and reporting, furnace operations support, and problem-solving. The position may provide supervisory coverage on weekends, nights, holidays, and other periods as required.

The Lincolnshire facility, located in Illinois approximately 26 miles from Chicago, cold rolls aluminum, anneals it to temper levels, and slits rolled sheet to size. It employs around 100 people and produces mill-finish coils for the building construction and transportation industries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two to three years of directly related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related leadership experience.
• Experience leading employees in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating procedures, technical instructions, and production documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to analyze information, solve operational problems, and make sound business decisions.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing operational processes and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to work independently while leading teams toward operational and business objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in manufacturing, business, engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• Experience using SAP, Kronos, or other manufacturing and workforce management systems.
• Experience with the Novelis Operating System or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading employee training and skills development programs.
• Experience supporting safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Experience in aluminum manufacturing, metals production, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience with production reporting, inventory management, and operational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Schedule, direct, and support employees in completing production activities to meet operational goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to achieve production objectives and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
• Monitor material availability, inventory levels, and production requirements to support uninterrupted operations.
• Coordinate incoming material deliveries and support efficient material flow throughout the facility.
• Support First Line Leader initiatives and projects that promote safety, employee development, continuous improvement, and business performance.
• Adjust work procedures and employee assignments to meet changing production schedules and operating priorities.
• Support workforce scheduling, overtime planning, and employee timekeeping using Kronos.
• Lead training on new processes, equipment, and systems, including Kronos, SAP, and the Novelis Operating System (NOS).
• Ensure the Novelis Operating System is implemented and maintained according to established standards.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and operational documentation.
• Communicate production requirements, work instructions, specifications, and operating expectations to employees.
• Monitor production output, quality, and operating performance, and prepare reports for leadership review.
• Support furnace operations and process optimization to improve recoveries and operating performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and employee efficiency.
• Investigate operating issues, support root-cause problem solving, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct employee meetings and reinforce compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Provide supervisory coverage on weekends, nights, holidays, and other periods as required.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to support reliable people, processes, and equipment.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility treatment
• Childcare discounts
• Nursing parent support
• 24/7 employee assistance resources for employees and families, including mental health, family life, career support, and financial guidance
• Wellness incentives and programs, including wellness spending accounts, healthy habit programs, virtual physical therapy, and health management programs
• Diabetes management program
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance
• Career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED