Pennex Aluminum Company Hiring for Operations Manager, Fabrication Department Job at Leetonia, OH Full Time

Job Title: Operations Manager; Fabrication Department

Functional Area: PNX Extruded Products

Reports To: General Manager – Leetonia

Location: Leetonia, OH

WHO WE ARE:

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex Aluminum continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets – including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Respect. Integrity. Drive. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex Aluminum may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit PennexAluminum.com or check out other opportunities within the Metal Exchange Corporation family of companies at MetalExchangeCorp.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to manage and coordinate activities of the Leetonia Fabrication department engaged in cutting, machining, stretch-forming, assembly and other value-added activities for structural, automotive, ornamental and other aluminum products. You’ll work alongside other departments, such as engineering, operations, maintenance, sales, and quality to ensure the highest quality, highest margin products are manufactured in a safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE ROLE:

– Fosters our dual bottom line philosophy by leading and demonstrating a culture of safety excellence and engaging employees in behavior-based safety initiatives

– Responsible for leading, coaching, and evaluating all shifts

– Directly and indirectly leads the department through Supervisors across multiple shifts thereby optimizing performance

– Monitoring business goals and metrics, executing the business plan and meeting key metrics such as safety, profitability and sales volume

– Provides operational leadership ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded

– Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays

– Develops and implements operating methods to improve quality production along with internal and external customer satisfaction

– Develops and implements methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating and maintenance issues while improving product quality

– Responsible for developing subordinates, increasing their overall performance and enhancing their future growth

– Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of department

– Reviews monthly financials, analyzes results, and develops strategies to increase profitability

– Prepares annual operational budget, ensuring accuracy while establishing required resources and planning necessary to achieve sales and profitability targets

– Key management representative that ensures departmental compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and our IATF 16949 certification

– Coordinate with other Pennex operations to develop business opportunities

– Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product and suggests changes in use of equipment to increase efficiency

– Works with outside processors to manage the production and quality of those processors to meet the customer demands and requirements

– Actively participate in safety training, insuring compliance to Pennex and OSHA regulations

– Must have regular attendance

– Manages supervisors across all shifts and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, evaluation and performance of this unit

– Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws; these include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

– Maintains a clean and safe work environment for the employees

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Education

– Desired: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

– Required: High School Diploma with advanced training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

– Technical/ machining background – metal fabrication experience preferred

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

– A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment

– Highly motivated, self-driven, and eager to learn and apply new skills

– Attentive to details and follows through on assigned tasks and commitments

– Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately

– Strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner

– Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

– Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available

Language Skills

– Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

– Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

– Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and employees

Mathematical Skills

– Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Reasoning Ability

– Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

– Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Physical Requirements

– While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to talk or hear

– The employee must be able to frequently walk and sit and occasionally stand

– The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

– Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

PERKS OF THE JOB:

– Medical, dental and vision insurance

– Disability and life insurance

– 401(k) with robust matching contribution

– Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays

– Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities

– Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

– Ongoing training and professional development

– Opportunity for career growth and advancement

– Relocation package may be available

WHY OUR PEOPLE LOVE WORKING HERE…AND SO WILL YOU!:

– Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture

– Shared core values of safety, respect, integrity and drive

– Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands

– Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement

– Complimentary coffee bar

– Wellness incentive program

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION:

We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange Corporation and it’s family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leetonia, OH 44431: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: One location