Operations Manager
Norsk Hydro
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mississauga • Canada
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About the role
- Have direct management responsibility for the Extrusion Department and will progressively expand their scope to include additional departments
- Work closely with the Plant Manager and lead the Extrusion Supervisors in developing and executing strategic improvement plans, while ensuring the safety, engagement, and well-being of all employees
- Support the Plant Manager in developing, coaching, and guiding members of the plant leadership team to drive optimal plant performance
- Contribute to the establishment of short- and long-term objectives while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards
- Provide strong Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) leadership to maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations (Manufacturing, Packing, Finishing, Production Control, Engineering, and Maintenance) in partnership with the Plant Manager
- Be accountable for overall Extrusion Department performance, including productivity, labor costs, recovery, press results, equipment performance, and quality outcomes
- Lead workforce planning, staffing, talent development, training, and performance management to optimize operational effectiveness
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams on production planning, customer concerns, and operational alignment
- Oversee and contribute to Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and effective labor relations
- Drive continuous improvement, problem-solving initiatives, cost control, and regulatory compliance within departmental budget parameters
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in unionized manufacturing settings
- A degree in Industrial Engineering or Business, or a minimum of 10 years’ related experience and training
- Over 5 years of experience demonstrating practical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a variety of variables in environments with limited standardization
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess a variety of production methods to support and direct improvement and training initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Knowledge of ISO/QS standards
- Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
- Proven ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public, and to prepare written reports, business correspondence, and procedures
- Proven experience working with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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