REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 17 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.  We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.

Provide direct assistance to the Plant Manager by leading the daily production operations and providing direct supervision of the production supervisors. Develop low-cost blends based on the Playbooks provided by the Materials Manager.

 

Core Accountabilities

Work with management team to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

Responsible for overseeing job function of Production Supervisors and provide training in the areas of achieving throughput and recovery goals, maintaining quality in both chemistry and physical appearance of finished goods and drive housekeeping improvements.

Oversee day to day production of the Rotary furnaces and Reverb Furnace.

Responsible for ensuring heat sheets are accurately populated with data.

Plans and directs blending, production activities and establishes priorities regarding equipment downtime/failures, toll sequencing to reduce salt wash and blend optimization.

Review and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine root cause of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production challenges/issues. 

Uses lab data to adjust furnaces, choose raw materials to meet customer specifications and develop low-cost blends.

Verifies inventory of raw materials, finished goods and production supplies. 

Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.  Builds a culture that promotes safety and participates in safety audits and initiatives.

Communicate and work with maintenance to improve OEE and support PM’s where applicable.

Work with and communicate effectively with other departments and managers to drive and support a team environment. Also, monitor environmental limits and communicate effectively with HSE to ensure adherence to policy and procedures.

Assists in the recruiting process by interviewing job applicants prior to hire.

Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.  Review and verify raw production data daily and utilize data to maximize recoveries as well as blend costs.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Aluminum Production Operations.  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this facility production operations, and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training/developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Associate degree or equivalent and five years related experience; or combination of education and directly related experience.

Possess general knowledge and proficiency in general business and the ability to use computer applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing documents, databases, and email programs.

Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Creativity and innovation for implementation of new programs and employee involvement.

Capability of managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Ability to work varied hours, be on call and travel occasionally.

Valid driver license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.