Steel Plant Leader - Pickling & Coil Operations

Steel Warehouse; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Steel Warehouse seeks a Plant Manager to oversee our steel manufacturing facility, focusing on pickling and slitting processes and driving production efficiency. You will lead production, operations, and maintenance teams to meet quality and safety standards while delivering reliable coil output.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in steel/manufacturing operations, strong leadership, and familiarity with ISO 9001/OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in steel or manufacturing operations, ideally with pickling line exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge of steel processing, acid pickling, and coil handling.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or plant setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, OSHA, and environmental compliance standards.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Optimize processes to improve throughput and minimize downtime.
• Manage resource allocation—labor, materials, and equipment—to meet production goals.
• Oversee quality control to ensure every steel product meets specifications.
• Coordinate with logistics, purchasing, and warehouse teams for smooth operations.
• Uphold OSHA and environmental safety standards across all processes.
• Track KPIs—yield, scrap, downtime, and output—and provide performance insights.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure reliable service and cost control.
• Lead improvement projects, from automation to equipment upgrades.

Skills

Leadership experience

Process improvement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steel Warehouse seeks a Plant Manager to oversee our steel manufacturing facility, focusing on pickling and slitting processes and driving production efficiency. You will lead production, operations, and maintenance teams to meet quality and safety standards while delivering reliable coil output.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in steel/manufacturing operations, strong leadership, and familiarity with ISO 9001/OSHA compliance.