Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Location: The Dalles, OR

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary: The Operations Manager must have background and industrial experience engaged in Lean manufacturing. The best candidate will be tenacious at identifying waste in the process and will have proficiencies in coaching management and operators in the culture and mindset of Lean. S/he will have a strong desire for upward mobility. The hired candidate will be mentored as a potential successor to the Plant Manager position.

Required Education/Experience:

• Post-secondary degree/certification
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an aluminum foundry environment. Experience with steel, iron or magnesium will be considered
• 7 years of management experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or business

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive superior HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) performance through an attitude and approach that “all injuries are preventable”.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of department managers and supervisors to ensure that the Plant’s financial strategy is implemented effectively, consistently and according to established plant objections and make necessary modifications when business conditions dictate.
• Manage and control plant production staff functions and resources for the facility.
• Maintain effective and respectful employee relations and an engaged workforce.
• Plan, implement, and control plant activities to achieve plant performance goals consistent with Hydro Extrusion North America / West Region objectives.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture through a foundation of Hydro’s Extrusion Business System (EBS), lean manufacturing concepts, and operational excellence.
• Manage operations and personnel in a manner that clearly demonstrates the Hydro Core Values – Care, Courage, & Collaboration.
• Actively participate in business reviews, planning and strategy sessions as required, and ensure plant reporting requirements are met for production and maintenance functions.
• Excels at operating in a fast-paced business, ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization; ability to look at situations from several points of view

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

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