Operations Coordinator

Novelis; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Growth Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Diabetes Management Program

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

PerkSpot Discount Program

Tuition assistance and career dev

Job summary

Novelis Lincolnshire is seeking an Operations Coordinator to lead daily production activities, mentor plant staff, and drive operational excellence. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while fostering continuous improvement and workforce development.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and the implementation of the Novelis Operating System (NOS) alongside SAP and Kronos.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–3 years of related supervisory experience.
• Experience leading employees in manufacturing or production settings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, procedures, and production docs.
• Strong communication with cross‑functional partners and leadership.
• Experience developing and managing operational processes and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Ability to work independently while leading teams toward objectives.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with EH&S and company policies.
• Schedule, direct, and support production activities to meet goals.
• Coach and develop employees for safe, efficient operation.
• Monitor material availability and production requirements for continuity.
• Coordinate material deliveries and optimize flow throughout the facility.
• Lead training on new processes, equipment, and systems (e.g., Kronos, SAP, NOS).
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Communicate requirements and work instructions to staff.
• Support furnace operations and process optimization to improve recoveries.
• Investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading and interpretation of docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

SAP

Kronos

NOS/Novelis Operating System

Job description

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 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Lincolnshire team is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for leading daily production activities, developing plant employees, and supporting operational excellence across the facility. The Operations Coordinator will partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while supporting continuous improvement and employee development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Schedule, direct, and support employees in the completion of production activities to meet operational goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to achieve production objectives while maintaining a safe and 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 (FLL) 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 activities using Kronos.
• Lead training activities related to 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, reporting, 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 efforts 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 teams to support reliable people, processes, and equipment.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 working with production reporting, inventory management, and operational performance metrics.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

What We Offer

Novelis’ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility treatment, childcare discounts, and nursing parent support.
• Employee Assistance Programs: Free resources available 24/7 to employees and their families in the areas of mental health, family life, career support, and financial guidance.
• Wellness Programs: Incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending accounts, healthy habit programs, 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.

Location Profile

The finishing mill in Lincolnshire Illinois is located 26 miles from Chicago and was established in 1966. The facility cold rolls aluminum to a desired gauges anneals to tempers levels and slits the rolled sheet to size. The facility which employees around 100 people produces mill finish coils for the building construction and transportation industries where its’ products are used for gutters siding soffits and facia. Lincolnshire is committed to the local community through its ongoing volunteer initiatives with a number of local organizations.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

We encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. Verify any communication with us by contacting our talent team at Careers - Novelis