Steel Operations Leader - Production & Safety

Metals USA; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooksey Steel has an immediate opening for an Operations Manager. The role plans and directs operations across multiple departments and shifts for a steel processing service center, ensuring on-time customer order processing and deliveries.

Requirements include four years in a steel service center supervisory role, strong planning and leadership skills, and the ability to read blueprints and production reports. We offer competitive salary and upward mobility opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years' experience in a steel service center management or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read customer drawings or sketches, instructions, tickets, safety, and policies manuals)
• Measuring and arithmetic skills (read tape measure to 1/16 of an inch and check parts for correct dimensions)
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word consistently and knowledge of operating a printer and fax machine.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of production, material handling, production control, inventory, scheduling, and transportation.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and process sequences to meet production and safety goals.
• Routinely inspects production areas and monitors worker activities to address safety risks and operational standards.
• Makes decisions regarding manpower needs, hiring and termination decisions.
• Analyzes specifications, blueprints, work orders, reports to determine production requirements and schedules.
• Initiates changes to improve efficiency and safety.
• Coordinates operations within or between departments.
• Determines training needs and assigns trainers.
• Explains and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Resolves worker problems, complaints, or grievances.

Skills

Steel operations

Planning & scheduling

People leadership

Quality controls

Reading & writing English

Measuring & math

Driver's license

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cooksey Steel has an immediate opening for an Operations Manager. The role plans and directs operations across multiple departments and shifts for a steel processing service center, ensuring on-time customer order processing and deliveries.

Requirements include four years in a steel service center supervisory role, strong planning and leadership skills, and the ability to read blueprints and production reports. We offer competitive salary and upward mobility opportunities.