Production Manager

Norsk Hydro

Fabrication Manager overseeing production and manufacturing operations within Hydro's largest department. Leading a team of 150+ employees while ensuring safe and efficient production processes.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeSidney • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a team of fabrication professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Plan and execute production schedules to meet customer requirements while optimizing labor, equipment, and materials.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and other departments to improve workflows and efficiency.
Ensure adherence to quality standards by monitoring output, conducting inspections, and driving corrective actions.
Identify and implement process improvements, including Lean initiatives, to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Promote and enforce safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
Track and report key performance metrics, maintaining accurate production records and providing insights to leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in fabrication or manufacturing environments
Minimum of 3 years of leadership or managerial experience
Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities
Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, equipment, and materials
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience implementing safety programs and quality control systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience optimizing plant layout and manufacturing flow
Knowledge of production sequencing and tooling design processes
Familiarity with process testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to collaborate with engineering teams on product and process design
Understanding of regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments

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

fabrication processesmanufacturing environmentsproduction schedulingLean initiativesquality control systemsplant layout optimizationmanufacturing flowprocess testingtroubleshootingtooling design

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsmulti-priority managementcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in manufacturingBachelor’s degree in related field