Operations Manager - O'Neal Steel / Pittsburgh, PA

O'Neal Industries•Harmony Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

O’Neal Steel is seeking an Operations Manager for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania facility. The role’s primary mission is to develop and maintain an organization that operates warehouse and delivery functions safely and efficiently. The Operations Manager is expected to continually address obstacles and improve productivity, service, quality, safety, efficiency, and creativity. The role promotes continuous improvement in methods, systems, and procedures while encouraging teamwork, controlling expenses, and developing employee potential. The manager oversees plant and distribution operations, supports employee recruitment and development, and helps ensure effective shipping, receiving, equipment maintenance, and customer service. The position emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and achieving established performance targets. Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test upon an offer of employment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience; experience in a steel service center, metal processing or manufacturing environment, or warehouse/distribution industry is preferred.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Strong computer skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test upon offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong processing and manufacturing experience.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred; non-degree candidates with equivalent training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and support structures and processes for a fast, accurate, dependable operational-excellence distribution model.
Recruit, interview, and select warehouse employees; support employee development through training and delegation, and assist with career planning.
Analyze and initiate efforts to control expenses.
Operate the plant with an emphasis on safety and accident prevention, and conduct or attend monthly safety meetings.
Conduct employee counseling or disciplinary sessions when appropriate to maintain order, safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity.
Develop and implement procedures to improve plant operations.
Conduct annual performance and wage or salary reviews for subordinate personnel, and ensure subordinate managers conduct reviews that recognize high performance and support workforce development.
Respond to periodic information requests from management and corporate functions.
Encourage operations employees to offer creative solutions to problems that impede district growth and profitability.
Monitor and assure proper plant and equipment maintenance, and support an effective preventive maintenance program.
Suggest changes to plant layout and design where appropriate.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and submit recommendations for material-handling and processing equipment additions where needed.
Monitor district shipping and receiving effectiveness and improve truck scheduling and utilization efficiency.
Monitor use of plant equipment, rolling stock, and manpower in a lean environment.
Promote and maintain effective housekeeping using practices such as 5-S and Visual Factory.
Reduce circumstances that may cause employee injury or company equipment loss or damage, and monitor and maintain an effective safety program.
Promote a positive employee environment that encourages participation in individual and district growth, and train supervisory personnel in these techniques.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
Create a continuous-improvement culture across operations and increase self-directed work while reducing direct supervision through Lean Manufacturing implementation.
Promote excellent customer service through example and training, and ensure customer commitments are met, including delivery promises, special instructions, and processing tolerances.
Consistently meet KPI targets for OTD, QDR, LTA, and MH/Ton, or other established goals.