Production Manager

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Chicago Heights, IL, USA
In-Office
85K-110K Annually
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Oversee daily aluminum recycling and alloy production operations, including rotary furnaces and the deox casting line. Supervise production staff, schedule production, adjust plans, review operational and quality data, manage inventories, prepare profit and loss reports, ensure regulatory compliance, promote safety, and maintain accurate production records. The role also supports recruiting, audits, and continuous improvement while responding to equipment issues and customer demand.
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Overview

REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 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.

Responsibilities

REAL ALLOY Production Manager


Our Production Manager works to provide direct support to the Plant Manager by overseeing daily production operations, while directly supervising production supervisors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance.


The Production Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this facility production operations, and carries out supervisory responsibilities with several direct reports. 


  • Oversee daily production operations for the Rotary Furnaces and Deox Casting Line.
  • Prepare daily profit and loss reports for each rotary run.
  • Plan production schedules and set priorities to meet customer needs and operational goals.
  • Adjust production plans based on equipment issues, operating conditions, and demand.
  • Review production, quality, maintenance, and operating reports to resolve issues.
  • Use lab data to adjust furnace operations and raw material blends to meet specifications.
  • Verify inventories of raw materials, finished goods, and production supplies.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and participate in audits and safety initiatives.
  • Assist with recruiting by interviewing job applicants.
  • Maintain production records and verify production data for accuracy.

        Salary range $85,000-$110,000/yr. plus bonus.


Qualifications

Production Manager

  • 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

#LI-Onsite

 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. Equal Opportunity

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.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree or equivalent, plus five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
  • General business knowledge and proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing documents, databases, and email programs
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
  • Creativity and innovation for implementing new programs and employee involvement
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Ability to work varied hours and be on call
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Valid driver's license
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The Company
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

Real Alloy is a North American aluminum recycling and alloy-production company. It converts aluminum scrap and aluminum-processing by-products, including dross, into reusable metal and specification alloys. Its products are supplied as molten metal, ingots, recycled secondary ingot (RSI), and cones. The company operates 16 facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, serving automotive, consumer-goods, packaging, and other industrial customers.

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