Plant Manager: Lead Safe, Efficient Aluminum Ops

Norsk Hydro; Missouri; On-site; USD 163,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Education assistance

Bonus plan eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro in North America is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Lead Team at the Monett Cast location, guiding safety, operations and financial performance while ensuring a safe, healthy working environment.

The role requires at least 5 years of manufacturing management experience and a degree in Industrial Engineering and Business (or 10 years of related experience). A strong leadership track record and 30% travel are essential, with English fluency required.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ manufacturing management experience.
• A degree in Industrial Engineering and Business, or a minimum of 10 years’ related experience and training.
• Strong leadership experience, managing large teams preferably in industrial environments.
• 30% - travel to region meetings, BRMs, ENA plant visits.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates production in accordance with policies, principles and procedures established by the Regional Leader
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines and employees and guides day to day manufacturing operations across the facility.
• Confers with customers, suppliers, sales and others in the Company to evaluate performance of production and distribution
• Manages subordinate managers who supervise department managers/supervisors and employees as defined by our Organization Chart. For example, this may include HSE, HR, Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Casting Operations, Materials Management and Supply Chain. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units
• Responsible for own health, security and safety and shall cooperate and contribute to the creation of a safe, secure and healthy working environment and to the achievement of the Company’s safety and environmental obligations and goals
• Reviews production costs and product quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of the Location.
• Benchmark with other plants within HALNA and the industry in order to evaluate performance of the plant
• Recommends budgets and capital requests to management
• Resolve employee complaints and grievances and promotes healthy labour management practices
• Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and defining training requirements; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, conducting HLDP reviews, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Directs and sets objectives with the team to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting based upon status and conditions.
• Confers and cooperates with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing management

Leadership

Operations planning

English fluency

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Business degree

Job description

Hydro in North America is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Lead Team at the Monett Cast location, guiding safety, operations and financial performance while ensuring a safe, healthy working environment.

The role requires at least 5 years of manufacturing management experience and a degree in Industrial Engineering and Business (or 10 years of related experience). A strong leadership track record and 30% travel are essential, with English fluency required.