DIS-TRAN Steel Internal Transfer Portal - Plant Manager

Crest Industries•Pineville, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

DIS-TRAN Steel is seeking a driven, hands-on Plant Manager to lead the daily operations of our Pineville Plant facility. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while developing employees, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the long-term growth of the business. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment, understands the complexities of steel fabrication, and has a passion for building high-performing teams. This position requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee development. Crest Industries believes that when we have the right people in the right seats, we can achieve unlimited success. Our Transfer Portal is designed to empower our team members to learn, grow and build their careers throughout our family of companies. This form is for any employee in the Crest Family of Companies to apply for open positions at DIS-TRAN Steel. The "DIS-TRAN Steel Transfer Portal - Open Opportunity" position is for you to express interest in positions that may not be open at this time. Upload your resume and information into the portal, and select the department you are interested in joining. The DIS-TRAN Steel talent team will contact you and help you through the rest of the process. If you have any questions or issues with the portal please contact [email protected] or your talent manager: Catherine Guillory at [email protected] For current open opportunities, please see those specific Transfer Portal opportunities and apply at https://jobs.lever.co/crestoperations?department=DIS-TRAN Steel .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
Minimum of three years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
Experience leading teams in a steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience required.
Project management experience required.
Epicor experience preferred.
Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes and production scheduling.
Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive operational performance.
Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Regular and reliable attendance required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
Experience leading teams in a steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment
Epicor experience

Responsibilities

Lead all plant operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.
Develop, communicate, and execute operational strategies that support business objectives and customer commitments.
Build, mentor, and develop production teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Human Resources to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent.
Establish clear performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and recognize employee accomplishments.
Manage production schedules and staffing plans to optimize efficiency and meet customer demand.
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and cost performance.
Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement process improvements, equipment upgrades, and capital investment opportunities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.
Monitor production performance, analyze key metrics, and implement corrective actions when needed.
Lead efforts to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize resource utilization.
Oversee quality initiatives and partner with production leaders to address and prevent quality concerns.
Support the development and maintenance of fabrication standards, drawings, templates, and production procedures.
Manage vendor relationships and assist in evaluating supplier performance and spending opportunities.
Work closely with procurement, maintenance, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to achieve operational objectives.
Participate in customer visits and support efforts that strengthen customer relationships and business growth.
Manage production expenses and contribute to budget planning and financial performance discussions.
Ensure accurate and timely production reporting and operational communication.
Champion a safety-first culture throughout the facility.
Partner with the Safety Manager, Human Resources, and Plant Safety Committee to drive safety initiatives and employee engagement.
Ensure employees are properly trained and consistently follow established safety procedures and expectations.
Monitor safety performance and support continuous improvement efforts to reduce incidents and improve workplace safety.
Provide leadership updates regarding safety performance, initiatives, and improvement opportunities.
Support the development of safety goals, incentive programs, and accountability measures.
Participate in planning discussions regarding operational investments, equipment purchases, and facility improvements.
Collaborate with leadership to evaluate capital expenditure opportunities and make recommendations that support long-term operational success.
Lead and develop a team of supervisors and production personnel while creating opportunities for employee growth and advancement.
Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, contributing to the overall success of the operation.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.