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Fabrication Supervisor

Norsk Hydro

The Role

Overview

Oversees safe, efficient fabrication operations and team performance at Hydro Extrusions.

Key Responsibilities

  • first response
  • problem solving
  • safety investigation
  • sop development
  • team coaching
  • waste reduction

Tasks

-Provides first response to team members when customer demand is jeopardized or the area is shutting down due to safety and/or quality issues. -Uses problem-solving techniques to resolve system-related problems, quality issues, and human relations problems across areas. -Investigates safety incidents and collaborates with teams on preventive safety techniques. -Develops work instructions and/or Standardized Work with team members and promotes the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety and quality practices, and Standardized Work across areas. -Coaches and educates crew/team in Safety, Quality, EBS concepts/principles, work practices, problem-solving methods, and people issues. -Sponsors and facilitates rapid problem-solving processes across areas, working to remove waste. -Maintains personal touch with each team member during the shift.

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • manufacturing
  • high school
  • associate degree
  • cnc
  • shop floor

What You Bring

-Five years or more in a manufacturing environment is required. -High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred. -Must possess a broad knowledge of fabrication equipment and techniques such as metal saws, punch presses, ABS cells, CNC, etc. -Five plus years of shop floor experience in the home department (fabrication) is required.

Benefits

-Bonus Plan Eligibility -Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts -Parental Leave -Education Assistance -Retirement Savings Plans

The Company

About Norsk Hydro

-Grew through strategic acquisitions, including Vale’s Brazilian bauxite and alumina assets in 2010. -Operates a globally integrated value chain: mining, refining, smelting, extrusion, recycling, and power. -Invests in recycling and low-carbon aluminum, including new presses and sorting facilities. -Develops renewable energy capacity with pumped storage, wind, solar, and Hydro Rein, a JV with Macquarie. -Completed major green-transition deals and sold majority of its energy arm to accelerate growth. -Played a central role in heavy-water history and built the world’s largest hydro plant at Vemork.

Sector Specialisms

Aluminium production

Bauxite mining

Alumina refining

Primary aluminium

Aluminium extrusions

Aluminium recycling

Renewable energy

Hydropower production

Energy market operations

Advanced aluminium solutions

Automotive industry

Construction industry

Energy industry