Lead Production Manager, Steel Pipe & Tubing

Forza Steel; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Forza Steel USA, LLC is seeking aProduction Manager in Brownsville, TX to oversee all manufacturing departments, ensure safety, schedule work, and optimize line performance. You will drive lean initiatives, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with maintenance, quality, HSE, and logistics to meet production targets.

Candidates should have a mechanical/industrial engineering degree, 10+ years in pipe manufacturing, and proven leadership in high-speed ERW Tube Mills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in Pipe & Tube Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in Production Management.
• Experience leading multiple production departments.
• Experience with high-speed ERW Tube Mills.
• Lean Manufacturing experience; Green Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERW Pipe Manufacturing and related processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Own overall production performance for all manufacturing departments.
• Lead Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Ensure production safely meets customer schedules.
• Manage Slitting, Tube Mills, Purlin Lines, Packing, and Finishing operations.
• Drive recovery plans whenever production targets are missed.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs and implement action plans.
• Coordinate corrective actions with Quality and Maintenance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Production Planning

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering

Job description

Forza Steel USA, LLC is seeking aProduction Manager in Brownsville, TX to oversee all manufacturing departments, ensure safety, schedule work, and optimize line performance. You will drive lean initiatives, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with maintenance, quality, HSE, and logistics to meet production targets.

Candidates should have a mechanical/industrial engineering degree, 10+ years in pipe manufacturing, and proven leadership in high-speed ERW Tube Mills.