JOB SUMMARYOversees manufacturing optimization, studies production methodology, manages projects, and leads continuous quality control implementation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy
- Drives production efficiencies and equipment uptime through equipment upgrades, tooling improvements, and process improvements
- Analyzes and plans production workflows, equipment placement, and space utilization to improve overall manufacturing efficiency
- Coordinates maintenance and repair activities to ensure all work follows manufacturer procedures and instructions, maintaining safe, efficient, and fully operational production equipment
- Identifies and executes plant capital projects
- Assists Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams in evaluating lean manufacturing initiatives to strengthen safety performance, improve production flow, reduce cycle times, and drive ongoing process improvement
- Analyzes equipment downtime data to identify failure trends and prioritize improvement actions
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential failure points, assess risk, and drive corrective actions
- Conducts root cause analysis to identify underlying failure mechanisms, validate corrective actions, and prevent recurrence of equipment, process, or quality issues
- Ensures critical spares are properly identified, stocked, and readily available to support timely equipment repairs and proactive rebuilds
- Provides technical guidance and mentorship on the operation and maintenance of plant equipment
- Performs other duties as they might be assigned
- Regular and predictable, full-time, on-site attendance during scheduled hours
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering field, or a related field
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP preferred
- 5 year industrial experience in steel industry; proven experience in managing large capital projects preferred. Experience working with vendors and/or government agencies preferred
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES- Working knowledge of abstract and concrete variables to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
- Working knowledge mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference
- Working knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong knowledge of internal business application computer system
- Basic knowledge of bar-coding management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize tasks
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.
