Plant Manager

Sharon Tube Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing firm in Kansas City is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of plant operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, ideally within steel pipe or tube operations. Responsibilities include planning and managing the manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and efficiency. The company offers competitive compensation, including a robust benefits package with health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in ERW steel pipe or tube manufacturing.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations for safe, efficient manufacturing.
• Create operating plans to support operational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational improvement

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Plant Manager page is loaded## Plant Managerlocations: Kansas City, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR001944**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.**Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.**We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.****Come build a career you believe in.****About the Role**As a **Plant Manager** at **Atlas Tube** **Zekelman Industries** in **Kansas City, MO,** you will lead all aspects of plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for planning, managing, monitoring, and controlling operations to meet financial objectives while driving continuous improvement, lean manufacturing initiatives, and operational excellence.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Human Resources, Safety, Finance, Sales, and Operations to resolve challenges, implement strategic initiatives, and support plant growth through safe and efficient manufacturing practices. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Chicago, IL.This role is ideal for a results-driven manufacturing leader who excels at building high-performing teams, driving operational improvements, and maintaining strong safety and quality standards.**What You’ll Do*** Create operating plans for current and upcoming production periods to support operational goals and anticipate challenges.* Build and maintain a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, safety, operational metrics, and continuous improvement.* Provide clear organizational direction aligned with corporate goals, objectives, and vision across all plant departments.* Review daily operating reports to identify and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to prevent delays and unnecessary costs.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Safety, Finance, and Sales to address operational issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.* Develop policies, programs, and operational objectives impacting production scheduling, quality, and cost efficiency.* Lead implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including resource allocation, production systems improvements, and best practice integration.* Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions when necessary.* Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting teamwork, strong employee relations, and high morale across all levels of the plant.* Delegate work appropriately and provide clear instructions to ensure tasks are completed safely and in compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards.* Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Who You Are*** 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably within ERW steel pipe or tube manufacturing environments.* Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.* Experience developing and leading high-performing operational teams across multiple organizational levels.* Solid labor relations experience preferred.* Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize critical operational issues.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external stakeholders.* Goal-oriented self-starter with strong decision-making ability and a sense of urgency in driving results.* Ability to think strategically and creatively when addressing operational challenges.* Working knowledge of ISO standards.* High ethical standards and commitment to operational integrity.* Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.**What You’ll Get**Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:* Competitive Compensation* Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities* 401(k) with Company Match* Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Paid Vacation & Holidays* Employee Loyalty AwardsZekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.M/F/D/VWe are Zekelman Industries.We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.