Plant Supervisor II

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Plant Supervisor II to coach a team on productivity, quality, and safety on the warehouse floor. You will recruit and train staff, set goals, and maintain a high-performance environment while meeting deadlines and budgets.

As a hands-on leader, you will work closely on the floor with heavy machinery, ensuring effective communication and fair treatment. This role emphasizes safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic math and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of equipment and tolerances.
• Warehouse experience: forklift, packing, measuring.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills (any industry).
• Commitment to safety.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of metals, staging, processing, packaging, shipping.
• OSHA 10 Certification and other safety trainings.

Responsibilities

• Meet production and distribution objectives within budget.
• Teach, coach, and demonstrate work activities for team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle disciplinary functions.
• Coordinate, assign, and review work; set priorities for staff.
• Ensure training in safety procedures, equipment use, and company policies.
• Maintain professional communication with customers and suppliers.
• Complete accurate records, filing, and administrative duties.
• Report accidents or incidents immediately and within required timeframes.
• Monitor working conditions and take corrective action for safety.
• Apply problem-solving techniques (8D, 5 Why, Kaizen).
• Other duties as assigned by Operations or Plant Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Inventory Management

Job description

Oct 17, 2026

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 Division

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 To coach and otherwise guide a team of employees to achieve optimum levels of productivity, quality and safety while meeting operational deadlines and budgets. This typically includes recruiting and hiring qualified employees and ensuring that they receive all necessary training and education. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for maintaining a high performance work environment through appropriate goal setting, operating principles, communication, and fair treatment of all employees. As necessary, the supervisor must take action to correct poor performance and poor behavior that puts the employee or team at risk or impacts the team's ability to achieve its objectives.

Plant Supervisor II - Bloomington, MN

Compensation

$65,000 - $79,000 + Monthly Gainshare Incentive

About the Role

The Plant Supervisor II is responsible for coaching and guiding a team of employees to achieve optimum levels of productivity, quality, and safety while meeting deadlines and budgets. This includes recruiting and training qualified employees, setting clear goals, and maintaining a high-performance work environment.

As a leader, you will foster effective communication, ensure fair treatment, and take corrective action when needed to protect safety and team performance. This role is hands-on, working directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.

Key Accountabilities

• Meet production and distribution objectives within budget.
• Teach, coach, and demonstrate work activities for team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle disciplinary functions.
• Coordinate, assign, and review work; set priorities for staff.
• Ensure training in safety procedures, equipment use, and company policies.
• Maintain professional communication with customers and suppliers.
• Complete accurate records, filing, and administrative duties.
• Report accidents or incidents immediately and within required timeframes.
• Monitor working conditions and take corrective action for safety.
• Apply problem-solving techniques (8D, 5 Why, Kaizen).
• Other duties as assigned by Operations or Plant Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic math and reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of equipment and tolerances.
• Warehouse experience: forklift, packing, measuring.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills (any industry).
• Commitment to safety.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of metals, staging, processing, packaging, shipping.
• First Aid/CPR training.
• Experience with labor relations, safety programs, ISO, lean practices.

Preferred Skills

• SAP, Inventory Management.
• Training for Cranes/PITs.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Interpreting Drawings, Complaint Management.

Pluses

• Machine Monitoring.
• CNC Programming.
• Solidworks.
• OSHA 30 Certification.

Important Information

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 in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Compensation

$65k-79k + Monthly gainshare incentive

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.