Production Manager
Norsk Hydro
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Cassopolis • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Oversee daily casthouse production operations to achieve targets in safety, quality, throughput, cost, and delivery.
- Promote a world-class safety culture and ensure full compliance with Hydro safety standards and all applicable regulatory requirements (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and federal, state, and local regulations).
- Champion continuous improvement, standardization, and best practices to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
- Establish and execute short- and long-term goals, KPIs, and action plans aligned with organizational priorities.
- Lead, coach, and develop the production team, including the production coordinator, shift leaders, crews, and mold technician.
- Monitor and control production costs while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
- Maintain strong communication channels to ensure employees understand goals, expectations, and performance results.
- Participate on the Management Team and work cross-functionally with other Hydro units and support functions to achieve operational goals.
- Provide weekly production updates to the Operations Director, highlighting metrics, performance trends, and strategic initiatives.
- Address personnel, performance, and production issues promptly and constructively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing with strong understanding of throughput, cost, scrap/metal management, and logistics.
- Experience with LPC casting technology and casthouse processes strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in achieving safety, quality, cost, and efficiency objectives.
- Strong coaching, team-building, and people-development skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with computer systems and production-related software tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on your first day of employment
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% company match
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Paid training and opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
LPC casting technologycasthouse processesthroughput managementcost managementscrap managementlogisticscontinuous improvementstandardizationbest practicesKPI development
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingteam-buildingpeople developmentorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeISO 9001ISO 14001