Job Description

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 Conduit Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Conduit department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality conversion of aluminum extrusions into finished conduit products. This role drives operational excellence through strong leadership, continuous improvement, and accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while developing a high-performing team. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

What you will be doing

• Foster and champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
• Lead all aspects of Conduit department operations, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently achieved.
• Drive operational performance through accountability for productivity, scrap reduction, quality, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Develop, coach, and lead supervisors, team leaders, and production employees to build a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and implement corrective actions to improve reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Manage departmental budgets, spending controls, and capital planning to support both short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Partner closely with planning, sales, and cross-functional leaders to meet customer expectations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical discipline, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aluminum manufacturing, extrusion, or conduit production processes.
• Experience with capital planning, budgeting, and cost management.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and effectively manage employee performance.
• Experience in aluminum manufacturing, extrusion, or conduit production processes.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production processes, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Experience using data and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and drive results.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience managing quality standards, operational processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lean Six Sigma training or experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems and manufacturing quality standards.
• Bilingual skills, particularly English and Spanish

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.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com