Position Overview:
The Novelis Bay Minette, AL team is seeking an Engineering, Maintenance and Reliability Manager to lead our Central Services department. The EMRA participates as a member of the plant leadership team, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This role will contribute to the achievement of plant and corporate strategic objectives while meeting the Manufacturing areas internal and external customer requirements. As a member of this team, you will work with and advise plant leaders on important reliability processes and strategies to improve throughput, enhance capital investments and optimize equipment uptime.
Responsibilities:
- Embrace the Novelis Safety Absolutes to build a zero-injury culture and drive the Novelis cultural beliefs of Be Authentic, Say Anything, Be Open and Built Trust
- Ensure the equipment and facility operate safely by aligning with Novelis EHS standards and policies, all state and federal laws, and company policies and procedures.
- Implements processes that reveal safety hazards and develops sustainable corrective actions.
- Develop and implement an overall maintenance and engineering strategy to deliver operational stability and enhance plant productivity.
- Plan, schedule, and implement capital projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes accruing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
- Develop and initiate yearly department operations plan. Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes when vital.
- Re-assess and re-direct maintenance and engineering efforts and focus on improved reliability, quality, and reducing operating cost.
- Lead the efforts of root cause failure analysis with recommended solutions.
- Implement the vital tools and systems to efficiently manage preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and general work orders at the facility.
- Set and communicate clear performance standards and hold direct reports accountable for results.
- Continuously improve the efficient use of financial and human resources in the performance of duties.
- Foster a culture of empowerment, trust and employee engagement and accountability.
- Develop the capabilities of all engineering and maintenance employees through effective training, performance evaluations, potential appraisals and provide for opportunities to enhance potential.
- Provide support as required to the operation by performing other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Reliability field, plus 10+ years of industrial/heavy manufacturing experience
- 7+ years Operations, Maintenance or Engineering Leadership Experience
- Knowledge/application and Experience in areas of:
- Precision, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Practices
- Work Management and Planning/Scheduling Processes
- Equipment Criticality and Spare Parts Analysis
- Be role model for leading and developing a positive, team-oriented culture
- Excellent Computer Skills; proficient in Microsoft Word software
- Experience with SAP Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Willingness to be available to rotating shifts, off-shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support continuous operations.
- Speaks/Writes English fluently and Communicates Effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) Certification
- Previous experience with a greenfield, brownfield sites or new acquisition integration preferred
- 10+ Years in an Aluminum manufacturing setting
- PLC, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical experience
- Project Management Experience with large Capital Investments and use of MS Project
Physical Requirements:
- Near constant standing with frequent walking and occasional sitting
- Occasional below waist level work, climbing, balancing, carrying, reaching over 15” away from the body, reaching above shoulder, fine motor skills, use of forceful motion, and lifting up to 35 lbs
- Occasional push/pull, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Able and willing to work at heights
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!