Cast House Manager

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.

What we offer you

• 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:

Manage and direct all aluminum casting operations, including melting, casting, and sawing, to meet production goals while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and maintenance standards.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for the safety of all Cast House employees.
• Will be the site SPA for Molten Metal.
• Responsible for performance management evaluation process for the Cast House employees, both salaried and hourly.
• Willingness and ability to hold subordinates accountable for their areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards and keeping training up to date for both direct and indirect reporting employees.
• Responsible for maximizing scrap utilization and minimizing prime utilization.
• Accountable for on time delivery to the next customer both internal and external.
• Drive Safety to be engrained in the culture of the Cast House employees.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in aluminum casting, extrusion or related industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior supervisory experience in an industrial plant.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications :

• Experience with lean 6 sigma a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Metallurgy or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of casting process, operation of equipment, aluminum alloys and standards, use of precision instruments and customer orders and specifications.
• Ability to use various systems to track, understand, report and improve on all KPI’s.
• Experience with ISO 9000 and/or ISO/TS 16949 Quality Systems.
• Travel up to 5%.

Equal opportunities

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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [email protected]