Steel Plant Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team‑oriented culture

Competitive wages

Health, dental, optical insurance

401k with profit sharing

Job summary

O&K American Corp is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, quality, and staffing across our Seymour plant. The role reports to the Chief Manufacturing Officer and drives efficiency, safety, and on‑time delivery.

The ideal candidate has several years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in steel wire, and strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a strategic, team‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Management or equivalent experience.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentation; ability to interact with all staff, management and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing operations and property management.
• Implement strategies to reduce cost and improve production quality and quantity.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgets, and safety programs.
• Lead and develop teams; monitor KPI metrics and weekly performance reviews.
• Coordinate with scheduler, sales and QA to ensure timely orders and deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Project management

6S

IATF 16949

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management

Tools

MS Suite

Excel

Word

Job description

O&K American Corp is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations, quality, and staffing across our Seymour plant. The role reports to the Chief Manufacturing Officer and drives efficiency, safety, and on‑time delivery.

The ideal candidate has several years of manufacturing management experience, preferably in steel wire, and strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a strategic, team‑oriented mindset.