1-3 years of plant manager experience in high-speed manufacturing
Experience in the steel or manufacturing industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Self-motivated with a sense of urgency in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to optimize service center operations
Ensure safety compliance and culture across the service center
Lead a team of managers, setting goals and providing coaching
Maintain quality and regulatory standards across multiple sites
Develop budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Implement continuous improvement initiatives via lean methodologies
Manage relationships with stakeholders and customers
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Supportive company culture emphasizing safety and quality
Access to leadership development programs
Flexibility to work from home, with required travel up to 25%
Ability to drive operational excellence and process improvements
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Provide strategic direction and leadership to service center to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
Develop and implement operational plans, policies, and procedures to optimize production output, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Monitor plant performance metrics, analyze data, and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of operations across sites.
Safety Leadership:
Provide visible leadership and accountability for maintaining a safe work environment and fostering a strong safety culture throughout the service center.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, critical safety rules, OSHA requirements, and all applicable safety regulations.
Monitor safety performance and ensure incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions are investigated and effective corrective actions are implemented.
Hold leaders and associates accountable for safe work practices, required training, and timely completion of safety-related corrective actions.
Team Management:
Lead and manage a team of area managers and staff at the service center.
Set performance goals, provide coaching, and foster a positive work environment to motivate and develop associates.
Provide regular feedback and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities.
Quality and Compliance:
Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols across multiple sites.
Implement and maintain quality control systems to monitor product quality, identify issues, and drive corrective actions.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve quality or compliance concerns and implement preventive measures.
Cost Control and Budgeting:
Develop and manage annual budgets for each facility, tracking expenses, and optimizing resource allocation.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction initiatives.
Monitor and analyze production costs, labor efficiency, and inventory levels to improve profitability.
Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
Lead or facilitate improvement projects, such as process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency enhancements.
Foster a mindset of innovation and encourage employees to contribute ideas for operational enhancements.
Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, such as senior management, sales, and supply chain teams.
Collaborate with customers and suppliers to ensure effective communication, resolve issues, and meet customer requirements.
Education, Training and Experience Requirements
One to three years of plant manager experience within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Steel or manufacturing industry experience.
Technologically savvy and experience working with Microsoft Office products and Windows-based applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
Highly articulate verbal and written communication skills, professional appearance and presentation style.
Ability to clearly convey information and ideas to all levels of the organization.
Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with proven problem resolution skills and process improvement techniques.
Highly motivated self-starter, able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close supervision.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects.
Sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast paced and high stress environment.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to monitor and evaluate associate performance, establish work priorities, delegate tasks, and train associates in proper policies, procedures and practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience in a plant manager role in steel or manufacturing.
Supervisory Responsibility
Exercise supervision over area managers and other direct reports
Additional
Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively from a home office setting.
Must be able to work outside normal business hours/days as needed.
