Associate Operations Leader

at  Novelis Uhrichsville Manufacturing Facility

Position Overview:
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 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Novelis Uhrichsville team is seeking an Associate Operations Leader to join our team. This position works closely with various line and staff personnel at all levels of the organization. It provides guidance for continuous improvement projects, troubleshooting of various manufacturing operations, maintenance diagnostic work, developing standard operating procedures, employee training and assessment, quality issue resolution, and employee engagement. As a leader at Novelis, it will be encouraged for you to cascade our cultural beliefs and drive our Focused 5.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years as an Operations Supervisor
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with both internal and external customers, suppliers and contractors
• Proven understanding of lean manufacturing or World Class Manufacturing
• Ability to tackle problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of the issues involved.
• Ability to achieve results, manage multiple tasks and objectives in parallel and manage the technical and social issues associated with change
• Success in driving a positive culture of teamwork, accountability and employee development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Must also possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
• Solid digital literacy with software applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD

• Embrace the Novelis Safety Absolutes to build a zero-injury culture and the Novelis cultural beliefs to support our 24/7 operations
• Schedule and direct employees in assignment and completion of production work. Creates and trains a team of workers to achieve or exceed budgeted production goals while maintaining compliance with environmental and other regulatory requirements
• Checks the types, location, quantity, and availability of materials needed to complete the production requirements for the shift. Checks records from previous shift, and alerts maintenance of potential equipment problems. Directs incoming material shipments where, when and how to unload.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet schedules. Resolves overtime work schedule and approves employee time in Kronos.
• Completes all production information to be entered.
• Interprets instructions, specifications, or job orders to employees.
• Monitors production output and quality data. Maintains time and production records. Compiles reports for management review. Provides hands-on operation of furnaces with responsibility for optimizing recoveries.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase employee efficiency.
• Analyzes and resolves or assists workers in resolving work related problems.
• Conducts meetings with employees and ensures compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments or shifts.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Novelis policies and applicable laws.
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Engineering departments to support initiatives and activities for reliable people, processes, and equipment.
• Assist in the development and refining of training programs
• This position is a salaried 12 hour, rotating shift position with the understanding that training and other meetings/ events must be attended regardless of the scheduled days.