Plant Manager

Zekelman Industries; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Sharon Tube, part of Zekelman Industries, seeks a Plant Manager to lead all plant operations in Niles, OH. You will drive safety, lean manufacturing, productivity, quality and cost initiatives while shaping a high-performing team.

Collaborate with HR, Safety, Finance, Sales and Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations, improve yields, and meet financial objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing leadership role leading teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a technical field.
• Strong labor relations experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Results-driven with focus on safety, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations to meet financial goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, Finance, Sales and Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Develop operating plans and identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Promote a performance-based culture with accountability and cost control.
• Provide clear direction and communicate goals across all plant departments.
• Review daily reports to resolve issues and minimize delays.
• Lead lean initiatives to optimize resources and processes.
• Hire, coach, and develop employees while maintaining labor relations.
• Delegate work while ensuring safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

People development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering

Tools

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

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 Sharon Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a critical role in leading overall plant operations to achieve financial objectives while driving continuous improvement across safety, lean manufacturing, productivity, quality, and cost initiatives. This position requires strong operational leadership, strategic planning, and people-development skills, and offers the opportunity to directly impact manufacturing performance, employee engagement, and business growth.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including HR, Safety, Finance, Sales, and Maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while improving yields and output. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Niles, OH.

This role is ideal for a results-driven manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and metrics, and leads with a strong safety and continuous-improvement mindset.

What You’ll Do

• Leads and promotes safe work practices in compliance with regulatory requirements and company safety policies.
• Develops and executes operating plans for current and upcoming months, proactively identifying risks, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Builds a performance-based culture focused on accountability, safety, metrics, and operational excellence.
• Provides clear organizational direction and communication aligned with corporate goals, objectives, and vision across all plant departments.
• Reviews daily operating reports to resolve manufacturing, maintenance, and operational issues while minimizing costs and preventing delays.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve day-to-day issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Formulates and implements production policies and programs impacting scheduling, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Leads new manufacturing initiatives by applying lean principles, optimizing resources, and improving production systems and processes.
• Hires, coaches, develops, and evaluates employees to ensure strong leadership, high morale, teamwork, and positive labor relations.
• Delegates work effectively while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, with proven success building and leading high-performing teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a technical field preferred
• Strong labor relations experience preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO standards
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization
• Results-driven, entrepreneurial leader with the ability to make sound decisions with urgency
• High ethical standards and a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer an outstanding tuition assistance program, bonus opportunities, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and 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 Awards

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