Manufacturing Unit Leader

Novelis

$98K — $148K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a technical/manufacturing field
  • Experience leading organizational change
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities
  • Experience in team leadership and development
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to EHS policies and 6S principles for safety objectives
  • Develop and audit control plans and procedures for product recovery
  • Monitor unit losses and lead corrective actions for resolution
  • Exceed quality and service requirements for customers
  • Support customer satisfaction and on-time delivery goals
  • Act as primary contact for unplanned downtime and work to reduce it
  • Lead capital improvement activities to enhance productivity

Benefits

  • Family Growth Programs including paid parental leave and fertility treatment
  • Employee Assistance Programs for mental health and financial guidance
  • Wellness Programs with incentives for healthy habits
  • Diabetes Management Program
  • Pet insurance and identity theft protection
  • Tuition assistance and career development support
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Manufacturing Unit Leader (MUL) is responsible for achieving the performance plan goals of one of the designated manufacturing units. The MUL guides the development and attainment of the overall Kingston Works business objectives. The role is responsible for leading a cross-functional team to deliver results on targeted Vision 3x30 goals within their designated manufacturing unit.

Responsibilities
  • Ensure EHS policies and procedures are aligned with the Novelis Safety System and 6S principles and adhered to enable attainment of safety objectives.
  • Develop, implement, and audit the effectiveness and compliance to control plans, standard operating procedures and failure modes and effects analysis to maximize gross & length recovery on all products run across the manufacturing unit.
  • Under the direction of the PPQ Leader, monitor all whole unit losses and claims generated/booked at the manufacturing unit and leads all interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve.
  • Meet or exceed quality and service requirements of customers.
  • Support value stream customer satisfaction and on-time, in-full objectives in all activities across the manufacturing unit.
  • Be the primary point of contact for all manufacturing unit unplanned downtime events with accountability to reduce unplanned downtime events and their duration.
  • Sponsor, lead and/ or direct all capital (and expense) activities at the manufacturing unit focused on capacity and productivity improvements to meet the site strategic business plan.
  • Meet annual and monthly budget guidelines and reporting status on a monthly basis.
  • Encourage and support employee involvement and development.
  • Coach team members in developing problem-solving, decision-making and team skills.
  • Lead a culture of accountability.
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a technical or manufacturing field
  • Experience in leading organizational changes.
  • Familiarity with principles of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence others
  • Experience leading, motivating and developing teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance multiple and changing priorities and make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints.

For this role, the annual salary ranges between $98,880 and $148,320. Individual pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and performance.

Vacancy Status:Existing

Artificial Intelligence Statement:

At Novelis, we are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for any posted positions.

All decisions made throughout the hiring process are done through our dedicated Human Resources and Talent Acquisition teams, as well as our hiring managers. Our team9s goal is to ensure that each candidate is evaluated on an individual basis with the utmost consideration for their unique qualifications and experiences.

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

  • Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
  • Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
  • Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
  • Diabetes Management Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • PerkSpot Discount Program
  • Tuition assistance and career development programs
Location Profile

Novelis 6 Kingston Works is situated on the traditional homeland of the Haudenosaunee Anishinaabe and Huron-Wendat peoples. We thank them for their ongoing stewardship of this land where we are fortunate to work.

We are located on the eastern end of Lake Ontario an area famous for its historical significance and breathtaking 1000 islands views. Kingston is midway between Toronto and Montreal and home to three world class higher learning institutions and many historic sites. Here 300 employees cold roll finish and anneal aluminum used in automotive and specialty products for a wide array of customers in North America. Local residents and visitors enjoy Kingston9s Downtown District which is the gathering place for various events including the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous and the 1000 Islands Poker Run. Our employees give back to the community through United Way and the Loaned Representative Program. The site also provides grants to community organizations promoting safety recycling and STEM education through the company9s Novelis Neighbor program.

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