Operations Manager – Metals Manufacturing & Lean Improvement

Ryerson; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 87,245 - 130,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Job summary

Ryerson in Elgin, Illinois is seeking a dynamic leader to manage warehouse operations. This role emphasizes a safety-first culture and supports the development of frontline supervisors while driving continuous process improvements in a robust operational environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in warehouse operations, preferably within the metal industry, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse operations experience, preferably in metal processing or distributing.
• Knowledge of ISO policies and procedures.
• Experience with statistical process control and metal handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of front-line supervisors.
• Oversee daily operations with a safety-first culture.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

College degree or High School Diploma with 7+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Ryerson in Elgin, Illinois is seeking a dynamic leader to manage warehouse operations. This role emphasizes a safety-first culture and supports the development of frontline supervisors while driving continuous process improvements in a robust operational environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in warehouse operations, preferably within the metal industry, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and 401K plans.