Plant Manager

Steel Warehouse; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Steel Warehouse seeks a Plant Manager to oversee our steel manufacturing facility, focusing on pickling and slitting processes and driving production efficiency. You will lead production, operations, and maintenance teams to meet quality and safety standards while delivering reliable coil output.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in steel/manufacturing operations, strong leadership, and familiarity with ISO 9001/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in steel or manufacturing operations, ideally with pickling line exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge of steel processing, acid pickling, and coil handling.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or plant setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, OSHA, and environmental compliance standards.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Optimize processes to improve throughput and minimize downtime.
• Manage resource allocation—labor, materials, and equipment—to meet production goals.
• Oversee quality control to ensure every steel product meets specifications.
• Coordinate with logistics, purchasing, and warehouse teams for smooth operations.
• Uphold OSHA and environmental safety standards across all processes.
• Track KPIs—yield, scrap, downtime, and output—and provide performance insights.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure reliable service and cost control.
• Lead improvement projects, from automation to equipment upgrades.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process improvement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plant Manager – Steel Warehouse Manufacturing Facility

Are you an operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced, industrial environment?

We’re hiring a Plant Manager to oversee our Steel Warehouse manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on pickling and slitting processes.

You’ll be responsible for driving production efficiency, ensuring quality standards, maintaining safety compliance, and leading a team that delivers excellence on every coil that leaves our floor.

What You’ll Do

Lead and motivate production, operations, and maintenance teams.

Optimize processes to improve throughput and minimize downtime.

Manage resource allocation—labor, materials, and equipment—to meet production goals.

Oversee quality control to ensure every steel product meets specifications.

Coordinate with logistics, purchasing, and warehouse teams for smooth operations.

Uphold OSHA and environmental safety standards across all processes.

Track KPIs—yield, scrap, downtime, and output—and provide performance insights.

Manage vendor relationships to ensure reliable service and cost control.

Lead improvement projects, from automation to equipment upgrades.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in steel or manufacturing operations, ideally with pickling line exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge of steel processing, acid pickling, and coil handling.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or plant setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, OSHA, and environmental compliance standards.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to deal with customers and resolve issues that come up.
• Must be able to oversee office staff and use other SW resources to make sure production and inventory records are correct.

Who You Are

A hands-on leader who leads by example.

A process-driven thinker with a sharp eye for detail.

A problem solver who thrives on continuous improvement.

A safety champion with a people-first mindset.

At Steel Warehouse, we take pride in producing quality steel products, maintaining safe operations, and empowering our teams to perform at their best.

Join us and help shape the future of steel manufacturing!

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance
• Do you have acid pickling experience?
• Do you have hand coiling experience?
• Do you have at least 5 years operations leadership experience in a steel manufacturing environment?