Plant Manager

Norsk Hydro

Plant Manager responsible for manufacturing facility performance at Hydro, a leading aluminium extrusion business. Ensures safety, compliance, and operational excellence while managing resources and personnel.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSt.Augustine • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring strict adherence to EPA, OSHA, environmental, and legal regulations while promoting the Hydro Zero accident standard.
Plan, implement, and monitor production schedules to meet customer deadlines and optimize plant capacity.
Enforce rigorous quality control standards to ensure finished aluminum products meet or exceed industry standards.
Recruit, lead, train, and mentor staff to foster a culture of high performance and safety.
Develop and manage the plant operating budget, including tracking key financial metrics (KPIs) and managing labor and maintenance costs, including budgets and capital requests.
Oversee maintenance and technological upgrades of machinery to ensure long-term reliability and minimize downtime.
Provide strategic direction for daily manufacturing activities to exceed customer expectations for quality and delivery.
Oversee complex aluminum-specific equipment such as extrusion presses, melting furnaces, and casting lines.
Drive operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency (OEE).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of ten years in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of five years within extrusion press or cast planning
Minimum of eight years of people leadership experience with formal training
Bachelor’s degree Major(s): Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or a related degree
Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or 5S methodologies
Proficiency in ERP systems
Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14011, and IATF certifications
Travel up to 15%.
English required, Bi-Lingual Preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma5Sextrusion press planningcastingquality controlbudget managementKPI trackingmachinery maintenanceoperational excellence

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringtrainingcommunicationorganizational skillsstrategic directionsafety cultureperformance managementteam buildingproblem-solving

Certifications

ISO 9001ISO 45001ISO 14011IATF certification