Operations Manager

metalsusacareers; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooksey Steel in Georgia is seeking an Operations Manager to plan and direct operations for a steel processing service center, coordinating multiple departments and shifts to keep on-time customer orders.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in production, scheduling, inventory control, safety, and process improvement, with proficiency in MS Office; a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years in steel service center management or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of planning, resource allocation, leadership and coordinating people.
• Reading/writing English to read customers drawings and policies manuals.
• Ability to read a tape measure and verify part dimensions; attention to accuracy.
• MS Office proficiency and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations across production, material handling, inventory, scheduling and transportation.
• Plans work schedules, assignments, and sequences to meet production and safety goals.
• Inspects production areas and addresses safety risks and standards.
• Makes manpower decisions and coordinates training for staff.
• Explains and enforces company policies and procedures; resolves worker issues.

Skills

Production planning

Operations management

Leadership

Resource allocation

Safety and compliance

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Operations Manager

Cooksey Steel -- has an immediate opening for a Operations Manager. The Operations Manager plans and directs operations for a functional area that includes multiple departments and shifts for a Steel Processing Service Center and maintains "on-time" Customer Order processing and deliveries.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the daily operations in of the following areas: production, material handling, production control, inventory, scheduling, and transportation
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and process sequences to meet production and safety goals
• Routinely inspects production areas and monitors worker activities to proactively address safety risks and operational standards
• Makes decisions or recommendations regarding manpower needs, hiring and termination decisions
• Analyzes specifications, blueprints, work orders, inventory/production control reports to determine production requirements and schedules
• Initiates changes to improve efficiency and safety
• Coordinates operations and activities within or between departments
• Determines training needs of staff and assigns less experienced employees to train with more experienced employees
• Explains and enforces company policies and procedures
• Resolves worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• Requires proficiency in material handling, production processes, machine capability, production reporting, transportation and/or multiple machine operation acquired through considerable experience and/or training, and an ability to engage workers

Cooksey Steel offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Cooksey Steel provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years' experience in a steel service center management or supervisory role and basic knowledge of planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read customer drawings or sketches, instructions, tickets, safety, and policies manuals)
• Measuring and arithmetic skills (read tape measure to 1/16 of an inch and check parts for correct dimensions)
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word consistently and knowledge of operating a printer and fax machine.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.