About this role
Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables.
We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap.
Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy.
Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.
Visit https://www.aperam.com/ to learn more - and let’s build what’s next, together.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Day to day management of the ELG Utica plant operations. • Support UK HSE manager and ensure all EH&S corporate and legislative metrics are met. Drive a culture of a safe workplace. • Support UK quality manager and ensure all Quality metrics are met. Drive a culture of quality throughout the organization. • Core focus is ensuring the highest level of quality, and the maximum throughput, at the most efficient cost base while meeting Corporate Budget. • Assist Operations Director with the development and implementation of capital improvement and productivity programs. • Drive efficiency and transparency through the plant and external communication • Plan short and long term production requirements with the commercial team. Guide the operation to meet these plans, and effectively manage capacity. • Maximize the use of technology. Partner with the Group Technology Team on the best technology path for the site. • Assist Operations Director with the Development and execution of the site level CAPEX Budget. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement in the business. • Become an integral part of Global footprint development effort.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains all-levels of staff in the department. • Oversees the daily workflow of the department. • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPETENCIES
• All-encompassing managerial skills within a production environment, particularly with regards to productivity, plant maintenance and repairs and human resources. • A qualification in mechanical engineering or similar is advantageous . • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. • Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures and best practices in industry. • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Experience of working with Superalloys is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.