Steel Production Leader — Schedule, Quality & Safety

SCHÜTZ Container Systems, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schutz Container Systems is seeking an experienced Production Manager for our North Branch, New Jersey steel manufacturing plant. You will oversee production schedules, ensure on-time outputs, manage shift staffing, and lead the shop floor to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of directly managing production workers in steel manufacturing, excellent verbal and written communication, and strong computer skills including SAP and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience directly managing production workers in steel manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills to include SAP and Excel (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all production schedules are met.
• Continuous monitoring and focus on production floor.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Read and analyze charts, product quality specifications, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements and evaluate current production outputs.
• Confer with other department managers to coordinate operations and activities between departments.
• Participates and conducts production meetings.
• Identify and coordinate training programs.
• Confer with management and HR to resolve worker problems or grievances.
• Interpret quality specifications, company policies and work procedures for employees.
• Demonstrate equipment operations, work and safety procedures to new employees, or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
• Ensure accuracy of production counts, reports and employee records.
• Responsible for the effective control and management of scrap.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Maintain a safe clean working environment at all times.
• Ensure all employees receive proper training.

Job description

Schutz Container Systems is seeking an experienced Production Manager for our North Branch, New Jersey steel manufacturing plant. You will oversee production schedules, ensure on-time outputs, manage shift staffing, and lead the shop floor to meet quality, safety, and efficiency targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of directly managing production workers in steel manufacturing, excellent verbal and written communication, and strong computer skills including SAP and Excel.