Hands-On Plant Manager - Steel Pipe & Tube Manufacturing

Energy Jobline ZR; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffer Industries, located in Lindon, Utah, is a leading producer of steel pipe and tube and roll-formed products. They seek a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have extensive practical knowledge of pipe/tube mills, roll-formers, slitting equipment, and related machinery, with a proven track record of optimizing yields and managing production staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in steel product manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership with shop floor experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and strong problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Oversight: Lead daily production activities with working knowledge of steel product manufacturing equipment.
• Production & Efficiency: Prepare production schedules and daily operating reports to optimize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Equipment Maintenance: Direct maintenance personnel to perform preventative maintenance and resolve complex machinery failures.
• Safety & Compliance: Promote a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with safety standards and internal protocols.
• Team Leadership: Train, coach, and evaluate production staff to foster accountability and teamwork.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

MS Excel

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Employee relations

Education

Manufacturing/industrial training

Tools

Pipe and tube mills

Slitting machinery

Roll-forming equipment

Tooling changeovers

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Schaeffer Industries, located in Lindon, Utah, is a leading producer of steel pipe and tube and roll-formed products. They seek a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have extensive practical knowledge of pipe/tube mills, roll-formers, slitting equipment, and related machinery, with a proven track record of optimizing yields and managing production staff.