Department Manager - Steel Mill Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and production incentives

Referral bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin Industries is seeking a Department Manager to lead the department, ensuring safety compliance and achievement of production goals. The role emphasizes strong mechanical know-how and hands-on leadership in an industrial setting in Franklin, PA.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, solid data and math skills, and proficiency with computers and Excel. This position requires managing both equipment and people and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Supervisory or line progression experience.
• Industrial-related and production management experience preferred.
• Good leadership/management skills; detail-oriented.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Strong data skills.
• Computer skills; Excel experience.
• Good math skills.
• Use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department.
• Watch and abide by all safety protocols.
• Provide trainings, leadership, and motivation.
• Attend meetings and complete 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) and beginning/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), and root cause analysis.
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 department standards.
• Serve on company committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Franklin Industries is seeking a Department Manager to lead the department, ensuring safety compliance and achievement of production goals. The role emphasizes strong mechanical know-how and hands-on leadership in an industrial setting in Franklin, PA.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, solid data and math skills, and proficiency with computers and Excel. This position requires managing both equipment and people and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.