Roll Shop Manager

Confidential Jobs; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Roll Shop Manager to lead a critical department handling roll grinding, CNC machining, and related operations in a heavy manufacturing setting.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, hands-on experience in roll grinding and CNC, and proven leadership in a steel mill or comparable facility. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while coaching Roll Shop personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent strong mechanical/technical background.
• 5-10 years of roll grinding, CNC machining, or related manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership and supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in steel mills or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machining, grinding, and dimensional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Roll Shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality production.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for roll grinding and CNC machining.
• Coach and develop Roll Shop personnel to meet goals.
• Ensure rolls and machined components meet quality and dimensional specs.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, process capability, and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, quality and engineering to resolve issues.
• Set production priorities, schedules, and performance standards.
• Monitor performance and take corrective actions as needed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Roll grinding equipment

CNC machining equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Roll Shop Manager to provide leadership for a critical manufacturing department responsible for roll grinding, CNC machining, and related operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining operational performance, product quality, equipment reliability, and a strong culture of safety and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mechanical background, hands-on experience with roll grinding and CNC machining, and demonstrated leadership experience in a steel mill or comparable heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Roll Shop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for roll grinding, CNC machining, and related processes.
• Manage, coach, and develop Roll Shop personnel to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure rolls and machined components meet required quality and dimensional specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, process capability, equipment reliability, and overall operating performance.
• Work closely with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Establish and maintain appropriate production priorities, schedules, procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor departmental performance and take corrective action when necessary.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives involving machining, grinding, tooling, and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and performance metrics for the department.
• Participate in strategic planning and capital improvement initiatives related to Roll Shop operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, or equivalent strong mechanical/technical background.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in roll grinding, CNC machining, or closely related manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership and supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in a steel mill, metals processing facility, or similar heavy manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, machining processes, grinding operations, and dimensional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical and operational problems.
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.