Asst. Operations & Safety Manager

Aperam•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aperam S&S USA is seeking a hands-on, organized, and proactive Asst. Operations & Safety Manager to support our stainless steel processing facility. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and thrives in a small manufacturing environment where they can make a direct impact. This position oversees facility safety/compliance, maintenance coordination, purchasing support, inspections, vendor/contractor management, and operational improvement initiatives for a single-site operation located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, facilities, maintenance coordination, or EHS/safety
Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety practices
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Experience coordinating vendors and contractors
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in USA without current or future employer sponsorship.
Manufacturing / Industrial Operations: 3+ years preferred

Nice To Haves

Maintenance coordination or facility support experience preferred
TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement exposure is a plus
SAP or CMMS experience is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain OSHA and regulatory compliance across the facility
Manage safety programs, inspections, training, reporting, and documentation
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Coordinate safety committees, audits, and compliance activities
Manage contractor safety programs and work permits
Oversee PPE programs and safety improvement initiatives
Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and inspections
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities
Manage maintenance vendors and contractors
Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance documentation
Support TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage purchasing of production consumables, PPE, shop supplies, and spare parts
Create purchase orders and support vendor setup processes
Review invoices and support vendor management activities
Identify operational cost savings and process improvements
Support capex and facility improvement projects
Coordinate quotations, vendors, implementation, and startup activities