Operations Leader

Novelis Group; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career development support

Job summary

Novelis Ashville seeks an Operations Leader to oversee site operations, reporting to the Plant Manager. You will lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives, build capable teams, and drive continuous improvement across functions to meet production goals.

The role requires guiding cross-functional teams including Process, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality, while collaborating with Supply Chain and HR to align with company standards and a union environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field or 5–8 years of manufacturing/line ops experience.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with reliable follow-through.
• Knowledge of melting, continuous casting, hot rolling, and related process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site-wide operational functions and safety programs.
• Lead safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement efforts within core machine centers.
• Coach and develop Operations team to meet production goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Process, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational Excellence teams to optimize performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain to optimize production schedules and meet customer requirements.
• Work with HR to reinforce team behaviors in a union environment.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

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 Ashville team is seeking an Operations Leader to join our team. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role leads site operations with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Operations Leader will build engaged teams, strengthen operational performance, and collaborate across functions to achieve production and business goals while promoting Novelis’ culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational functions across the site.
• Lead the safe, efficient, and continuous improvement of operations within the three primary machine center areas.
• Manage, coach, and develop employees on the Operations team while delivering key business objectives established by the company.
• Collaborate with Process, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational Excellence teams to maximize operating performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain to optimize production schedules and support customer requirements.
• Work with Human Resources to reinforce team behaviors that align with Novelis standards and expectations while operating within a collective bargaining environment.
• Lead operations in safely achieving short-term production plans and performance objectives.
• Contribute to important policy and strategic decisions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Monitor operating performance and address equipment, process, staffing, and production concerns that may affect business results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a related field, or five to eight years of practical experience in manufacturing or line operations.
• Experience managing or supervising employees in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a record of achieving measurable results.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with consistent attention to follow-through.
• Ability to resolve conflict and use effective coaching and motivational techniques.
• Understanding of melting, continuous casting, hot rolling, and related process equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Ability to coordinate activities among cross-functional departments, including Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Environmental Health and Safety.
• Understanding of cost and budget management, inventory control methods, and operational procedures.
• Experience implementing and supporting business plans and operational priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Demonstrated self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative manufacturing environment and manage multiple operational priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aluminum coating or rolling operations.
• Experience working in a unionized or collective bargaining environment.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing performance measures related to safety, quality, productivity, cost, and equipment reliability.

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 reflect how we care for one another. Our employees and their families have different needs, so our benefits provide high-quality, competitive, and affordable choices. Benefits available to support you and your family’s well-being include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Account options
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement Savings Account
• Retiree medical plans, including medical and prescription drug coverage through the Novelis-sponsored Retiree Health Access program
• Employee Assistance Program resources available 24/7 to employees and their families
• Wellness and work-life support programs
• Career development and educational assistance

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Location Profile

Founded in 1971 Ashville is a finishing facility with coating capabilities. Employing around 190 people the facility primarily serves the Building & Construction and Commercial Transportation markets.

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.