Operations Manager

Summary

AMG Aluminum North America, LLC (AMG Al) is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team at our plant in Henderson, Kentucky. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the site, including but not limited to maintaining a safe working environment, maintaining environmental compliance, driving and optimizing production results, adhering to and improving quality procedures, talent management, and fostering a culture of employee engagement. The Operations Manager establishes department goals and provides direction, guidance, and development opportunities for employees. This position reports to the Vice President.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Lead by example and set expectations for compliance with all internal and external safety and environmental regulations, policies, procedures, and systems; promote a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and employee engagement

- Foster a positive, respectful work environment that is aligned with AMG’s Values; set expectations for compliance with the AMG Code of Business Conduct and all other Company policies and procedures

- Work closely with Plant Safety and Environmental Management to ensure that the highest standards of safety and environmental safeguards are developed and maintained; ensure grounds, buildings, equipment, machines, processes, service and repairs are consistent with relevant OSHA and EPA regulations, industry codes and/or standards; ensure required tests, evaluations, and assessments are performed on schedule and immediately address any deficiencies

- Establish production schedules and labor requirements to achieve required production goals and objectives

- Review and analyze production volume, cost, quality, equipment maintenance, and labor utilization to drive and optimize production results

- Identify and resolve non-conformances, implement corrective actions, and report issues of concern to the Vice President

- Develop, track, and report critical KPI’s on established reporting schedule; drive results to achieve Company financial goals

- Lead site Supervisors; develop and audit performance expectations; coach for improved performance; document any corrective actions and ensure compliance with training and development plans

- Create and foster positive employee relations with all staff

- Investigate employee issues and address consistent with guidance from Vice President and Human Resources

- Identify and evaluate continuous improvement opportunities; engage frontline employees in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives

- Work collaboratively with operations leadership, engineering, and purchasing to identify, develop and execute capital projects; engage in evaluation of critical suppliers

- Utilize Lean principles to optimize processes, systems, people, and equipment

Qualifications/Skills/Requirements

- BS degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical/Industrial related field of study strongly preferred

- 7-10 years’ experience in operational leadership in manufacturing environment required; melt shop, foundry, steel or other relevant industry experience strongly preferred

- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills (verbal and written) required

- Experience in a matrixed organization preferred

- Team player with demonstrated ability to foster employee engagement

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles required; demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement

- Strong mechanical aptitude, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to adapt easily to change and lead others through it

- Excellent attention to detail, time management, organization and follow through skills

- Ability to work flexible hours as required

- Possess a thorough understanding of relevant industry codes, OSHA and EPA regulations

AMG Aluminum LLC offers a competitive wage and benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Relocation assistance

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Robards, KY 42452 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Robards, KY 42452: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person