Senior Production Manager - Steel Pipe Manufacturing

Forza Steel Usa Llc; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forza Steel USA, LLC is seeking a Production Manager to lead multiple manufacturing departments, including Slitting, Tube Mills, Purlin Lines, Packing, and Finishing. The role oversees safety, quality, scheduling, and performance metrics, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Strong experience with ERW tube mills and lean practices is essential. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-speed ERW production, leadership, and continuous improvement mindset, enabling on-time delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in Pipe & Tube Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in Production Management.
• Experience leading multiple production departments.
• Experience with high-speed ERW Tube Mills.
• Lean Manufacturing experience required; Green Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERW Pipe Manufacturing, High Frequency Induction Welding, Roll Forming, Slitting, Water-Based Paint Systems.

Responsibilities

• Own overall production performance for all manufacturing departments.
• Lead Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Ensure production safely meets customer schedules and tolerances.
• Manage Slitting, Tube Mills, Purlin Lines, Packing, and Finishing operations.
• Drive recovery plans when targets are missed.
• Review KPIs daily and execute action plans.
• Coordinate with Quality to implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Scheduling

Quality/Quality Control

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Forza Steel USA, LLC is seeking a Production Manager to lead multiple manufacturing departments, including Slitting, Tube Mills, Purlin Lines, Packing, and Finishing. The role oversees safety, quality, scheduling, and performance metrics, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Strong experience with ERW tube mills and lean practices is essential. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in high-speed ERW production, leadership, and continuous improvement mindset, enabling on-time delivery