Pleasant Valley Township, Iowa, United States · On-site
Senior$625M raised
About Olympic Steel Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products.…
Skills: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Production Management, Vendor Management, Equipment Maintenance
About Olympic Steel: Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products…
About Olympic Steel: Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacation, 401(k) Match
Posted 60d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Plant Operations Manager oversees all production employees, processes, and facilities to maximize equipment usage and labor productivity. This role focuses on implementing LEAN principles, managing safety, and partnering with other managers to ensure timely product shipment.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and over 5 years of senior leadership experience in the metals or steel industry. Proficiency in LEAN Manufacturing and experience managing hourly employees and SOPs are essential.
Full job description
About Olympic Steel
Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.
Job Description
The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for managing all production employees, operations, and processes within the division. The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of the plant operations, including safety, human capital, along with equipment facilities and maintenance while maximizing equipment usage and increasing labor productivity. This person is responsible for the creation and implementation of new employee orientation, training programs and recommended compensation changes for production staff. The Operations Manager will utilize LEAN manufacturing principles to drive process improvement and recommend new equipment/capital expenses. The Operations Manager will partner with the Plant Manager and other department managers to ensure timely product shipment according to customer specifications.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, or commensurate experience
5+ years of senior level leadership experience in metals/steel industry, fabrication experience a huge plus
3+ years of direct oversight of hourly employees
LEAN Manufacturing experience required, Six Sigma or other certification preferred
Experience with creating & updating SOPs for equipment and processes
Prior experience with vendor management & equipment maintenance
Ability to mentor employees and foster an inclusive culture
Knowledge of inventory management, customer service, budgets, and quality control
Skilled at reengineering operations, creating policies, and implementing new strategies
Skilled at communicating with all employees
Ability to train employees on various safety, quality, inventory, and other operations items
We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.
As a leading U.S. metals service centers, we have been safely supplying quality business solutions to customers in metal intensive industries since 1954. We sell and distribute large volumes of carbon and coated sheet, plate, and coil products; stainless steel sheet, plate, bar and coil; aluminum sheet, plate and coil; pipe, tube, valves and fittings; and tin plate, as well as metal-intensive branded products, including Wright® brand self-dumping hoppers.
With our 49+ strategically located facilities in North America and a manufacturing footprint of more than 4 million square feet, we offer a full portfolio of value-added processing of flat-rolled metals including cut-to-length, temper passed, stretcher leveled, burned to shape, formed, machined, welded, painted and more.
Need metal? Contact us!
Interested in joining our team?
Olympic Steel offers a history of strength, a future of success and a world of opportunity. Since 1954, we’ve given our employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.
When you work for Olympic Steel, you’re part of a team - a team that’s guided by our Core Values and focused on continuing the safe and profitable growth of the organization. And, we offer much more than a paycheck. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career.
At Olympic Steel, the opportunities are endless for safety-minded, hard-working, positive thinkers who embrace accountability for achieving objectives and are committed to the success of the team.
When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.
Join our team to learn more at https://olysteel.com/employment/.
Offices: 5096 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146, US · 587 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA 30680, US · 6425 State Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722, US · 1599 Nitterhouse Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201, US · 1901 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193, US
Metals Service CenterFabricationSteelSteel Service Centermetals distributionstainless steelAluminumCarbon SteelUltra high strength steelcustom metal parts
As a leading U.S. metals service centers, we have been safely supplying quality business solutions to customers in metal intensive industries since 1954. We sell and distribute large volumes of carbon and coated sheet, plate, and coil products; stainless steel sheet, plate, bar and coil; aluminum sheet, plate and coil; pipe, tube, valves and fittings; and tin plate, as well as metal-intensive branded products, including Wright® brand self-dumping hoppers.
With our 49+ strategically located facilities in North America and a manufacturing footprint of more than 4 million square feet, we offer a full portfolio of value-added processing of flat-rolled metals including cut-to-length, temper passed, stretcher leveled, burned to shape, formed, machined, welded, painted and more.
Need metal? Contact us!
Interested in joining our team?
Olympic Steel offers a history of strength, a future of success and a world of opportunity. Since 1954, we’ve given our employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.
When you work for Olympic Steel, you’re part of a team - a team that’s guided by our Core Values and focused on continuing the safe and profitable growth of the organization. And, we offer much more than a paycheck. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career.
At Olympic Steel, the opportunities are endless for safety-minded, hard-working, positive thinkers who embrace accountability for achieving objectives and are committed to the success of the team.
When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.
Join our team to learn more at https://olysteel.com/employment/.
Offices: 5096 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146, US · 587 Barrow Park Drive, Winder, GA 30680, US · 6425 State Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722, US · 1599 Nitterhouse Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201, US · 1901 Mitchell Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60193, US
Metals Service CenterFabricationSteelSteel Service Centermetals distributionstainless steelAluminumCarbon SteelUltra high strength steelcustom metal parts