Manager Plant 1

Reliance, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. seeks an experienced Plant Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end manufacturing and distribution processes in our Columbia, SC facility.

You will coordinate production schedules, optimize workflows, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive cost-effective improvements across warehouse and production operations. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on supervision, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining clear communication with internal/external

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of management experience or any equivalent combination of education and inventory management or relevant operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• High School diploma/GED required, Associate degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, cost, inventory and quality management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods required.
• Understanding of company product(s) and their uses required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all activities directly related to overall operations.
• Directs and coordinates all production and distribution activities for the organization.
• Releases financial statements, warehouse production and expenses reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
• Has direct responsibility over warehouse safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.
• Establishes and implements organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other members of management and staff members.
• Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
• Leads, coaches, and mentor's operations staff while managing resource allocation and staffing.
• Develops production goals, objectives, and systems, and recommends necessary changes.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and re-evaluates them for cost effectiveness.
• Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Cooperation

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree in Business or related field

Job description

Job Summary

This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing work metals processing and distribution work within the Reliance family of companies. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Responsible for overseeing all activities directly related to overall operations.


• Directs and coordinates all production and distribution activities for the organization.


• Releases financial statements, warehouse production and expenses reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine ashareas needing cost reduction and program improvement.


• Has direct responsibility over warehouse safety, housekeeping and preventative maintenance programs.


• Establishes and implements organizational policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with other members of management and staff members.


• Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.


• Leads, coaches, and mentor's operations staff while managing resource allocation and staffing.


• Develops production goals, objectives, and systems, and recommends necessary changes.


• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and re-evaluates them for cost effectiveness.


• Develops and promotes feedback mechanisms for employees to influence the continuous improvement.


• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.


• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Required Skills

• 0-5 years of management experience or any equivalent combination of education and inventory management or relevant operations experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.


• High School diploma/GED required, Associate degree in Business or related field preferred.


• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, cost, inventory and quality management, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods required.


• Understanding of company product(s) and their uses required.


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.


• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.


• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.


• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN