Hands-On Plant Production Manager — Safety & Ops Lead

V&S Galvanizing; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

V&S Galvanizing in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all manufacturing and shipping activities. This hands-on leadership role requires driving safety culture and working alongside production teams to achieve objectives.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, familiarity with steel coatings or related industries, and knowledge of scheduling, ISO 9001, and health and safety regulations. Strong communication and team development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management or supervisory experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of the steel industry or protective industrial coatings a plus.
• Production scheduling experience.
• Familiarity with AISC and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, process design, systems, and quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office products.
• Strong execution, results orientation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a desire to continually improve skills and knowledge.
• Excellent communication and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of safety on the plant floor.
• Oversee production, maintenance, quality, shipping & receiving.
• Coordinate plant schedules to meet manufacturing objectives.
• Establish and monitor plant performance against quality standards.
• Collect and review data to reduce waste and inefficiencies.
• Oversee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure compliance with company and federal/state codes/regulations.
• Recruit, train, and onboard new employees; evaluate performance.
• Perform other duties as directed by the General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

V&S Galvanizing in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all manufacturing and shipping activities. This hands-on leadership role requires driving safety culture and working alongside production teams to achieve objectives.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, familiarity with steel coatings or related industries, and knowledge of scheduling, ISO 9001, and health and safety regulations. Strong communication and team development skills are essential.