Plant Manager

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 119,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the warehouse operations, driving safe, efficient, and reliable performance in alignment with the corporate plan. You will direct production, improve quality, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

The role requires warehouse leadership experience, lean manufacturing knowledge, and a strong safety mindset. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Behavioral Science.
• Two years direct Warehouse Supervision or team leadership experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Office apps, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Safety mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise branch production using RMAS Warehouse Management System and planning tools.
• Develop safety plans and ensure warehouse procedures are followed.
• Ensure operations comply with corporate guidelines and OSHA standards.
• Verify inventory and adjust as needed.
• Hire, train and motivate warehouse staff for growth and compliance.
• Maintain equipment for maximum availability and minimal downtime.
• Recommend new equipment to improve quality and productivity.
• Monitor progress on safety, on-time shipments and customer directives.
• Support sales and customer needs with timely, orderly responses.
• Facilitate Lean practices on the plant floor.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Lean manufacturing

Safety mindset

MS Project

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Behavioral Science)

MBA / Master's / PhD is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence.

Copper and Brass Divison

Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

The Plant manager will provide leadership and direction to ensure the continual, efficient and uniform operation which will meet or exceed customer expectations in a safe and orderly manner. He/she will develop and implement plans coordinated with the Corporate Business Plan to increase the reliability and continually improve the quality and efficiencies of the products and services provided by the business unit.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise branch production using RMAS Warehouse Management System and available Production Planning tools


• Develop plans and procedures to insure the safety of all employees and visitors of the warehouse and Clarify and correct any incorrect warehouse procedures


• Ensure operations and equipment is in compliance to corporate guidelines and OSHA Standards


• Verify inventory and make adjustments where necessary


• Hire, train and motivate warehouse employees to build bench strength and increase retention by scheduling and provide training for growth and compliance


• Maintain equipment to provide maximum availability and minimum down time


• Evaluate and recommend new equipment purchases to enhance quality, capabilities and productivity


• Communicate and monitor progress towards company safety, returns and allowances, and on time shipment and delivery directives


• Responsible for building maintenance and security


• Monitor quality and process improvement throughout the warehouse using SAP reports


• Ensure that preventive and corrective action methods are followed to eliminate or correct procedures and practices which do not meet customer requirements


• Follow progressive disciplinary action to adhere to policy and procedures


• Ensure adequate support of the sales department and its customers in a timely and orderly manner


• Assist with customer problems, including on-site visits where necessary


• Facilitate Lean practices in the Plant


• Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies to insure the ability to comply with written work instructions and customer requirements


• Attend regional and corporate meetings when required


• Perform employee reviews as required


• Assist in contract negotiations, where applicable


• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery


• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as \"safety sensitive\" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred (in a Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Behavioral Science curriculum)


• Two years direct Warehouse Supervision or team leadership, experience


• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Office application, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint a must


• An understanding of Basic Lean Manufacturing Principles


• Safety Mindset

Preferred Requirements

• MBA, Master's degree or Ph.D. is a plus


• Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices and sale functions.


• This individual must also possess good leadership qualities and the ability to build an effective team as well as be an effective team member

Job Compensation

Up to $119K-$147K annually

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance and Disability


• Voluntary Wellness Programs


• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Holidays


• Tuition Reimbursement


• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment.
Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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