Operations Manager, Hot Line

Constellium

Ravenswood (WV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global leader in aluminum manufacturing is seeking an Operations Manager for their Ravenswood, West Virginia facility. This role involves overseeing daily production within hot rolling and scalping departments while ensuring safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, significant experience in aluminum rolling operations, and strong leadership skills. Opportunities to optimize processes and lead a dynamic team await in this mid-senior level position, offering part-time employment.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in aluminum rolling operations.
At least 3 years of experience in leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of hot rolling processes and mill equipment.

Responsibilities

Oversee production activities within hot rolling and scalping departments.
Ensure compliance with metallurgical and customer specifications.
Develop training programs to enhance employee skills.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Operations Manager, Hot Line

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Job Summary: The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day production activities within the hot rolling and scalping departments, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in the hot rolling processes and equipment, and a commitment to continuous improvement within hot rolling and cross department initiatives.

Responsibilities

Safety Management:
- Champion a strong culture of following plant safety standards.
- Conduct audits and correct non-compliant behaviors and situations.
Quality Management:
- Work hand in hand with department and site level quality team.
- Participate and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Production Management:
- Direct and coordinate all operations to meet production targets.
- Monitor process parameters and KPIs to optimize process.
- Ensure compliance with metallurgical and customer specifications.
Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor production foremen and shopfloor employees.
- Develop training programs and KPIs to enhance employee skills.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
- Report out regular updates to Senior Management.
Operational Efficiency:
- Identify and implement lean manufacturing processes where needed.
- Develop tools to determine mill availability and capacities.
- Work hand in hand with maintenance department to prioritize jobs and timeframes to complete them.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in aluminum rolling operations.
At least 3 years of experience in leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of hot rolling processes and mill equipment.
Proven track record in safety, quality, and process optimization.
Excellent leadership, communications, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to pass pre-employment testing under specific area of discipline.
Willingness to learn and adapt to a new environment.

Dimensions

Scope: Responsible for the scalping and hot roll departments and all production activities within.
Magnitude: Over 100 hourly employee organization.
Communications: Work closely with Maintenance, EHS, Planning, and Quality.
Challenges: Leadership under pressure; balancing throughput vs. quality, reliability vs. cost control.

About Constellium

With ~1,100 employees, Constellium’s plant in Ravenswood, West Virginia, is one of the world’s largest rolled products facilities. We produce plate, sheet, and coil products for aerospace, defense, transportation, marine, and industrial uses. Our advanced aluminum products are manufactured in the US, France, and Switzerland and can be found in platforms manufactured by Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, and others.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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