Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
The Novelis Lincolnshire team is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for leading daily production activities, developing plant employees, and supporting operational excellence across the facility. The Operations Coordinator will partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while supporting continuous improvement and employee development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Schedule, direct, and support employees in the completion of production activities to meet operational goals.
Lead, coach, and develop employees to achieve production objectives while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Monitor material availability, inventory levels, and production requirements to support uninterrupted operations.
Coordinate incoming material deliveries and support efficient material flow throughout the facility.
Support First Line Leader (FLL) initiatives and projects that promote safety, employee development, continuous improvement, and business performance.
Adjust work procedures and employee assignments to meet changing production schedules and operating priorities.
Support workforce scheduling, overtime planning, and employee timekeeping activities using Kronos.
Lead training activities related to new processes, equipment, and systems, including Kronos, SAP, and the Novelis Operating System (NOS).
Ensure the Novelis Operating System is implemented and maintained according to established standards.
Maintain accurate production records, reporting, and operational documentation.
Communicate production requirements, work instructions, specifications, and operating expectations to employees.
Monitor production output, quality, and operating performance and prepare reports for leadership review.
Support furnace operations and process optimization efforts to improve recoveries and operating performance.
Identify opportunities to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and employee efficiency.
Investigate operating issues, support root-cause problem solving, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Conduct employee meetings and reinforce compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
Provide supervisory coverage on weekends, nights, holidays, and other periods as required.
Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to support reliable people, processes, and equipment.
Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.
NOTE: 3-2-2 Shift Schedule - 6 PM to 6 AM
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and two to three years of directly related supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related leadership experience.
Experience leading employees in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating procedures, technical instructions, and production documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leadership teams, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to analyze information, solve operational problems, and make sound business decisions.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing operational processes and procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Ability to work…