Department Manager

Franklin Industries; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Production incentives

Referral bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin Industries is seeking a Department Manager to lead the team and ensure safety and production targets are met in an industrial setting. The ideal candidate combines mechanical aptitude with supervisory experience and the ability to manage both equipment and people.

Franklin Industries operates a hot rolling steel mill in Franklin, PA, manufacturing high-quality U-channel and T-posts from recycled railroad steel. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory or line progression experience in an industrial/production setting.
• Strong leadership and attention to detail.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Proficiency with Excel and data tracking.
• Familiarity with safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Provide trainings, leadership, and motivation to staff.
• Attend meetings and complete all trainings as assigned.
• Participate on interview panels and monitor staff attendance.
• Report KPIs to company executives and send month-end reports.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Strong data skills

Good leadership/management skills

Good math skills

Use of hand tools

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is looking for a Department Manager. The Department Manager will support Franklin Industries by skillful management of the team and by meeting all safety requirements and production goals of the department. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and is comfortable in an industrial setting. The ideal candidate should have previous supervisory experience be comfortable in managing both equipment and people.
Franklin Industries is a hot rolling steel mill located in Franklin, PA. Using recycled railroad steel, we manufacture high quality U-channel for signs, etc., as well as T-posts for agriculture.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage the department
• Watch and abide by all safety protocols
• Provide trainings, leadership, and motivation
• Attend meetings and complete all trainings as assigned
• Participate on interview panels
• Monitor and track staff attendance
• Implement disciplinary procedures as per policy
• Complete regular and/or annual employee reviews
• Report KPIs to company executives
• Send month-end report to President
• Check email calendar for important meetings or events
• Conduct "Toolbox Talk" (safety), conduct beginning and end-of-shift employee meetings
• Update skills and training matrix; find the best fit for employees
• Keep current job manual for manager position that includes daily/weekly/monthly/yearly checklist
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2 Second Lean), problem-solving (KATA technique), and root cause analysis
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 department standards
• Serve on company committees
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Supervisory or line of progression experience; familiarity with and knowledge of department
• Industrial-related and production management experience preferred
• Good leadership/management skills; detail-oriented
• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Strong data skills
• Computer skills, Excel
• Good math skills
• Use of hand tools

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a safety sensitive position. You will be around and/or operating heavy machinery.
• Working around mechanical parts and vibrations
• Working around some fumes and gases
• Working with some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb on, off, and around equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time
• Ability to lift item (occasionally very heavy, in excess of 50 pounds)
• Various repetitive motions

Compensation

Salary: Between $80 and $85K, commensurate with experience.

The Following Incentives Are Also Available

• Bonus and production incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Paid holidays

BENEFITS

- available on the first of the month, following date of hire.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• $15 K Life Insurance paid for by company
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Other benefits also offered

About Franklin Industries

In 1901, Franklin Rolling Mill & Foundry Company was founded in Franklin, PA. Right in the middle of Steel Country, Franklin Industries is less than two hours from Pittsburgh, where Andrew Carnegie's steel empire ruled the steel industry in the early 20th century.
We're another two hours from Johnstown, PA, where the first steel rails for the railroad (our raw material) were made. Steel rails linked Chicago and New York together with high capacity rails creating America's manufacturing powerhouse.
Our families have made an honest living in quality manufacturing for generations and are proud to continue that great tradition.

Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Franklin Industries to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis. The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals, vision, and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.