Oswego Plant Manager

Novelis • Oswego, NY

7h • $240,000 • Onsite

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 Oswego team is seeking a Plant Manager. This role will direct plant operations for a large and complex plant to achieve the targets set in the strategic and annual production plan. Execute on the strategy for the Novelis Operating System (NOS), ensuring production targets are met within set cost, quality, and delivery while adhering to safety and environmental policies. Additionally, the Plant Manager will manage employee performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with regulations to maximize business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business or Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with 10+ years of that time spent in supervisory leadership roles.
• Must have proven leadership skills to advise, lead and influence as required to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships with employees and key stakeholders
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills and skills to prepare and deliver presentations
• Experience working with multiple equipment systems and have worked in at least two different manufacturing systems.
• Knowledgeable in EHS management and application of practical EHS techniques have been demonstrated.
• Must be able to prepare and manage the plant budget.
• Must have a broad financial and business acumen to be able to apply financial principles ensuring decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Must have demonstrated strategic thinking and a track record of achieving short- and long- term goals.
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment, with ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Proficiency at software applications, including Microsoft Office, and quick learning of new technology

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer a Higher Education Degree in Engineering and Business
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the safety of every employee, contractor, and visitor in the plant.
• Manages the performance and engagement of plant employees.
• Engage and partner with local government, business, and community leaders
• Embody and demonstrate the company's culture and values in relationships with the local community, customers, suppliers, commercial partners, and with the plant workforce and other professional organizations.
• Act as a model of the company’s principles.
• Represent Novelis in key community events
• Maximize value for the business by executing the Novelis Operating System (NOS) to achieve a mature and sustainable level of manufacturing excellence (the Gold Standard)
• Manage and direct the operational activities to meet the agreed production targets within planned level of cost, quality, and product delivery schedules
• Deliver the short-, medium- and long-term plant targets (e.g., Annual Plan, Strategic Plan, Vision 3x30 KPIs, etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement activities and methodology
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Develop and manage the plant's budget, ensuring that resources are used efficiently, and expenses are within cost targets.
• Ensure investments made in the plant yield a profitable return
• Leverage all relevant resources and stakeholders to deliver and exceed safety, operations and cost targets with an entrepreneurial spirit

Benefits

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees