Operations Manager Aluminium Supplier

Organisation

Hydro Aluminium is a leading global supplier of aluminium and aluminium products. Founded and still based in Norway, the company employs 23,000 people in 40 countries. Hydro is a strongly value-driven company. The focus on quality and service, on building partnerships with customers and suppliers, on continuous improvement and on care for health, safety and the environment have been the foundation for sustainable growth in the past decades.

Since 2002 Hydro has become the largest aluminium company in Europe with extrusion plants in various countries. One of the plants is  Hydro Raeren that employs 220 people and is a strong, stable and leading extruder of aluminium soft alloys in Benelux. It aims to offer its customers one-stop shopping facilities, including value adding services such as surface treatment, anodizing and fabricating.

Every year 28,000 tons of extruded Hydro Raeren products find their way into a wide range of sectors and applications in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. More info can be found on www.hydro.com.

Position

To further sustain Hydro’s strong market reputation as a quality supplier with excellent flexibility and on-time delivery, Hydro in Raeren(B) is looking for an experienced professional (m/f) to become the new Operations Manager - COO.

Responsibilities

You will plan, direct and implement all assigned operational activities in a safe and environmentally conscious manner with a focus on continuously improving Hydro’s competitive position and profitability. You will steer, manage, coach and support the resources in manufacturing, fabricating, packing, shipping and engineering towards the targeted results. You will continuously and closely monitor performance results against financial and operating goals and will be responsible for ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. You will lead and drive the development, acceptance, implementation, operation and improvement of production-related systems and processes, ensuring strict adherence to corporate values in complying with all quality standards and  environmental, health, safety and other regulations. You will stimulate internal team work and cross-divisional cooperation. You will provide training and development to optimize your team members’ personal growth and overall team performance.

As Operations Manager you will manage and lead a team of approximately 90 people. As member of the senior management team, you will report to the Managing Director.

Profile

• A higher degree in an engineering discipline is required
• You have a minimum of 8 years of relevant and successful experience in manufacturing management, preferably in an international setting
• You can present proven results in safety management
• You demonstrate knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations that include people safety, product quality, speed, throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste and optimizing yield)
• You have strong organizational skills and the credibility and resilience to take tough decisions when needed
• A self-motivated professional, you are able to work with ambitious targets and under pressure
• Your colleagues praise your open-mindedness, inspirational leadership skills, outstanding negotiating and influencing skills and integrity
• Continuous improvement and change are part of your daily routine
• You know and will use different quality improvement tools, creating and analyzing metrics and coaching and developing your team to improve site performance
• You are a strong and direct communicator. Fluency in German, French and English is a must
• You believe strongly in your own potential, are eager to learn and have the ambition to grow

Conditions

In a job without traffic jams, Hydro Aluminium offers a unique opportunity for a passionate and ambitious individual with a strong professional attitude. The company culture is positive and open with room for humour. The right and successful candidate will receive an attractive salary package and excellent opportunities for career progress.

Interested?

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