Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & Employee Disoc

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is hiring a Production Lead to oversee daily warehouse operations and support shipping, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely delivery of finished products. You will coordinate staffing, review scheduling needs, and collaborate across departments to meet production priorities and customer commitments.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in heavy industrial settings with leadership experience, plus proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook; SEMS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a heavy industrial environment or steel service center.
• Leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); SEMS knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Warehouse operations and support shipping to ensure safe, accurate, on-time product delivery.
• Coordinate daily workflow and staffing; assess overtime needs and adjust hours as required.
• Collaborate with Production Leads, Inside Sales, and Planning to align schedules and meet customer commitments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Scheduling & planning

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

SEMS

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24 USD to $27 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Warehouse areas while supporting shipping activities to ensure quality products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time.

This role coordinates daily workflow and personnel needs to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. The Production Lead will review staffing requirements, recommend overtime or reductions in hours as needed, and help ensure production priorities and customer commitments are met.

The Production Lead will work closely with other Production Leads, Inside Sales, Production Planning, and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve operational issues, maintain quality standards, and ensure on-time delivery of finished products.

Qualifications:

(3) or more years of experience in a heavy industrial environment or steel service center strongly preferred.

Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.

• Knowledge of basic computer applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SEMS preferred
• Experienced with overhead cranes and forklifts preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently and with a team of diverse individuals
• Ability to plan and schedule to meet customer needs
• Ability to lead and train other employees

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

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