Operations Leader – CFL

Novelis • Lincolnshire, IL

3d

About The Position

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 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
The Novelis Lincolnshire team is seeking an Operations Leader – CFL. This position is responsible for leading and developing the CFL operations team to meet and exceed customer expectations in a lean, customer-oriented environment. Achieve established production objectives in a safe and efficient manner and within approved budgets, company guidelines and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or other technical related fields.
• Five+ years of managerial experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Five+ years manufacturing experience, including leadership of production teams with extensive knowledge of plant operations and processes.
• Must have strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Front Page and Photo Editor).
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Must have exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and maintain necessary documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated process improvement using lean concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of aluminum processes.
• Lean or six sigma certifications.
• Experience working in a Union environment.
• Experience working with the demands of a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in maintaining a zero-incident safety culture.
• Implements and maintains the safety program in the production departments of the location.
• Maintains constant vigilance for safe and healthy working conditions of employees. This includes responsibility for maintaining a high standard for housekeeping practices.
• Makes employees aware of job hazards directly and through subordinate supervisors and hourly leaders.
• Ensures proper safety training of employees and compliance with company safety rules and procedures.
• Lead and direct the CFL production activities for the location across all shifts.
• Clarifies and coordinates tasks and provides individual coaching and support needed to keep team committed to achievement of defined goals.
• Assumes an important role in resolving CFL production problems.
• Achieve CFL production plan, operating within costs as budgeted for stated production levels in the fiscal year.
• Controls recovery of materials and other direct and indirect costs.
• Develop and maintain a smoothly functioning communication system with departments and other personnel.
• Ensures good communication between shifts, crews, and peers.
• Investigate accidents to determine and eliminate the root cause. Works closely with location EHS.
• Conduct all supervisory responsibilities concerning the hiring, training, counseling, discipline, and performance appraisal, assigns and prioritizes work for all subordinates.
• Coach and support team and plays a key role in promoting team culture.
• Recommend replacement of existing equipment as needed and monitor actual spending against estimates.
• Accumulate costs and statistical data on major repairs to assist in long range planning.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement in areas such as overtime and seniority and work to resolve employee grievances in a timely and equitable manner.
• Work closely with Quality Leader to establish a consistent process for the application of quality improvement and continuous improvement implementation.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Leader to ensure that all customer delivery expectations are met.
• Work closely with Cold Mill Operations Leader to ensure orders are processed to improve total plant throughput as well as understanding and addressing quality concerns.
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Engineering departments to support initiatives and activities for reliable people, processes, and equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager