Norsk Hydro

Plant Manager

Norsk Hydro
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeDelhi • Louisiana • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, and profitability while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Possesses advanced fabrication skills and a solid understanding of quality standards, particularly in the aluminum extrusion industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership In ManufacturingAdvanced Fabrication SkillsISO19001 Quality StandardsFinancial ManagementCustomer Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead all aspects of REDD Team operations and business performance.
  • Maintain accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, profitability, customer satisfaction, and growth.
  • Develop and execute operating and commercial strategies.
  • Manage customer relationships and align customer demand with operational capability.
  • Oversee daily operations, financial performance, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Report directly to the Sr. Director Operations.
  • Deliver plant production goals and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures.
  • Improve operational systems, processes, and policies supporting organizational goals, management reporting, information flow, business processes, and organizational planning.
  • Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of HR, IT, and Finance support services through functional improvements and coordination.
  • Participate in long-term planning, including an operational-excellence initiative.
  • Oversee financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
  • Manage the location budget in coordination with the Regional Controller.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant plant.
  • Establish and maintain positive community relationships.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing industry.
  • Working knowledge of various quality standards including – ISO19001.
  • Strong preference for Aluminum Extrusion Industry experience.
  • Advanced Fabrication skills.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced business.
  • Ability to think “out of the box” and “on your feet”.
  • Self-starter and problem solver, with an ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
  • Team player.
  • Management approach must be one of total quality and people involvement.
  • Ability to influence others.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Must think well under pressure.
  • Sound business acumen.
  • Versatile leadership style to get the most out of the team.
  • Passion for creating a high-performance lead team.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate teams.
  • Strong leadership qualities with commitment to employee engagement and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to travel more than 10%.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
  • Education Assistance
  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Parental Leave

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Hard Skills
Operational Strategy DevelopmentFinancial PlanningProcess ImprovementBudget ManagementPlant Production Goals
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityInfluencing OthersCommunication Skills
Industry Keywords
Aluminum Extrusion IndustryTotal Quality ManagementOperational ExcellenceSafety ComplianceCommunity Relationship Management