Extrusion Operator, Sr. jobs in Reading, PA

HydroExtrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Location: Cressona, PA

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• $3000 Retention Bonus (for external hires)
• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Referral Bonuses
• Parental Leave
• On-site Gym & Cafe

Job Summary: Leads, manages, and oversees this 1200 employee plant operations to safely deliver operational and financial goals. The duties and responsibilities include creating a safety culture where everyone treats safety as a value, ensuring compliance to all policies and procedures, managing, and improving daily operations, satisfying customer demands, and improving our employee work experience.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a BS Degree. MBA preferred.
• Eight to 10 years in a leadership role in a heavy manufacturing industry.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical Knowledge * Excels at operating in a fast pace business.

• Ability to think "out ofthe box" and "on your feet."
• Self-starter and problem solver with an ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• People Management * Team player
• Management approach must be one of total quality and people involvement.
• Self-starter
• Ability to influence others.
• Adaptable to change.
• Must think well under pressure.
• Sound Business Acumen
• Versatile in his/her leadership style, in order to get the most out of the team.
• Passionate about creating a high-performance lead team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and sustainment of a shop floor culture where safety is a value and always comes before production.
• Maintain a clean and organized plant environment.
• Responsible for plant production goals and for the coordination of plant operations while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizational goals -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational succession planning.
• Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, Quality, SCM and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions.
• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
• Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls.
• Management of location budget in coordination with Plant and Regional Controller.
• Establish and maintain a positive community relationship.
• Execution of Hydro's People Care, Courage and Collaboration Strategy.
• Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of operations via a robust SI&OP process.
• Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
• 5% travel required.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values - Care, Courage and Collaboration - we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please let us know by completing the form belowor by calling 1 (412) 643-3602.

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