Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

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.

Hydro’s Business Unit Recycling is currently running 5 extrusion ingot cast houses in Europe and 2 in the United States. With new construction of our third Recycling Plant in the US brings advanced technology to our Cassopolis MI facility with startup in fall of 2023. We are currently building the Leadership and Management Teams that will lead this new location, including the Production Supervisor position.

As a key member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor leads and manages the daily operations of their assigned team of process technicians by complying with safety standards, optimizing quality and productivity outputs in accordance with business goals. Responsibilities include fostering a safe and productive work environment for their team and manufacturing areas by meeting Hydro and local Health, Environmental, Safety and Housekeeping standards - secured by following both internal and external standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and promote a safe work environment and safe work practices by observing and enforcing all applicable EHS rules, including the 5S standard.

• Supervise the team to produce manufactured products; organize and monitor workflow.
• Accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, and counseling employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Be a visible leader: Maintain and promote safe work environment and safe work practices, act as a resource for team member questions, analyze situations and take proactive decisions as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and/or utilize resources to be an avid team player.
• Perform administrative functions: Incidents reporting, Evaluations, SAP notifications, Audits, etc.
• Update and improve SOPs in accordance with production best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting and applying the AMBS principles such as deviation handling and problem solving.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a team lead/ supervisor in Manufacturing; knowledge of molten metal background a plus. Technical background or maintenance experience is a plus.
• Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Ability to learn Hydro internal systems such as SAP, Apics, Inosa, Sinergy, etc
• Leadership experience directing a team of hourly employees is required.
• Must be able to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Ability to execute and deliver within required guidelines
• Ability to communicate effectively in front of employees and stakeholders of the organization.
• High School Diploma/ GED is required; college degree or trade certification is preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

HYDRO ALUMINUM RECYCLING BENEFITS INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts are all available on Hire Date
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions with NO VESTING WAITING PERIOD
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

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.