Area Operations Manager

Redstone Commodity Search focuses on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a major metals producer firm looking to hire an Area Ops Manager to join the team in Norway.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Lead and manage Production and Process teams, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Address safety, health, environment, quality, production, maintenance, process, equipment development, cost control and personnel management issues promptly and effectively.
• Set and achieve production, safety, environmental, efficiency and cost targets, ensuring accountability.
• Collaborate with functional departments to establish and accomplish shared objectives, enhancing operational support.
• Manage external recommendations such as training, recruitment, safety, industrial relations, organizational design, productivity and maintenance strategies, as well as identify capital project needs and succession planning.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in large-scale production firms with background in aluminum.
• Engineering or tertiary degree qualifications are required.
• Experience with continuous improvement and EHS programmes.
• Fluency in English and Norwegian is a must.
• Relocation to the Vefsn Municipality is required and would be assisted if needed.

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role, please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.