Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary
The Production Control and Shipping Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all activities related to production scheduling, material control, inventory management, and shipping and receiving. This role ensures efficient production and logistics operations by optimizing processes, maintaining accurate material flow, and supporting on time delivery to meet organizational goals and enhance overall performance. This position reports to the Plant Manager.
What you will be doing
- Promote a dedicated focus to ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Supervise production control and shipping teams, including all personnel in related roles.
- Monitor and revise production and shipping schedules based on load plans, and work with the scheduling team to meet WIP/FG targets, shipping requirements and downstream needs.
- Monitor execution of production schedules and truck loading through relevant work centers and provide reports as required to track production progress.
- Ensure daily load schedule aligns with plant production activities.
- Assist with processing customer expedites, improving new business flow.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels for key customer stock accounts.
- Coach employees for performance, development, recognition, and attendance including providing corrective action when necessary.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in establishing priorities and coordinating labor, materials, machines, and equipment to meet internal and external targets.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Database knowledge; AS400 or Oracle experience is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong analytical and computer skills.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Effective trainer with a focus on people development.
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email atrecruiting.north.america@hydro.com
