Cast House Manager

Hydro Extrusions 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. What we offer you

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

Job Summary

The Cast house Manager will manage and will collaborate with the Lead Team & guide the Production Team in achieving optimal plant performance while ensuring the safety of the people.

What you will be doing

• Responsible for his/her own health, security and safety and shall cooperate and contribute to the creation of a safe, secure and healthy working environment and to the achievement of the Company’s safety and environmental obligations and goals
• Works directly with all issues related to manufacturing which includes the following production and support centers: Materials, Production Control, Plant Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Responsible for overseeing Vacation and coverage for all production employees
• Responsible to participate in Safety, Quality and operational Improvement
• Responsible to work and cover Production Supervisor in emergency circumstances and provide added Supervision during Pm days and Shutdowns for Maintenance during off hours
• Responsible to oversee regular mold maintenance, tooling coating and cast technology repairs
• Responsible for overseeing production employees consisting of Casting, Furnace, Saw, Crane Operators.
• Oversees day to day Casting operations with the goal to achieve production targets/KPIs set by the Plant Manager
• Ensure product quality and material chemistry compliance to internal specifications
• Responsible to mentor new employees in casting procedures, familiarity with equipment and process improvement
• Establish pre-shift meeting criteria for Supervisors to share with crew for communication of shift goals, maintenance matters, review safety concerns and any other necessary communications
• Responsible for the growth and development of manufacturing talent. Conduct yearly and mid-year performance reviews with Supervisors and development of production employees
• Utilize continuous improvement tools and principles to identify and opportunities to make improvements through the elimination of waste
• Support the Dept. Managers and Flow paths in teaching and leading improvement activities, Kaizen, Development of Standardized work, etc.
• Utilize current tracking tools and develop new tracking tools to allow the systems to be monitored and challenged. Data collection spreadsheets, A-3s, tracking/measurement spreadsheet and calculator tools for quantifying improvement.
• Develop systems to support departmental and plant goals as defined in the strategic plans.
• Perform system checks to ensure established system designs are functioning and being executed as designed coaching and facilitating the need to follow system correctly in order to sustain effectiveness. Provide daily, monthly, and yearly updates as the current condition of the department
• Evaluates and performs functions of staffing, quality, delivery, unit production and cost of manufacturing.
• Fosters an environment which allows responsible departments to interact and develop processes and procedures which promote continuous improvement.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Must drive a strong safety culture where safety is the number one priority for all employees.
• 5 years in aluminum casting or related industry.
• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum Three (3) years of experience managing continuous improvement functions in heavy manufacturing industry.
• Required training / certification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Must be able to oversee 7 x 24 operation and flexible work hours to accommodate that.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to lead a team to achieve optimal performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of the casting process, operation of equipment, aluminium alloys and standards.
• Ability to work independently with tight schedules and multitask successfully while adhering to the highest standards of excellence.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, goal-oriented production atmosphere.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate on all levels.

Equal opportunities

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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com