Plant Manager

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Lithonia, GA

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for driving and coordinating the overall operational effectiveness and efficiency of assigned facilities. The role focuses on health and safety, environmental compliance, quality control, accurate material inventories, inter-yard transportation, production quotas, continuous improvement, and the administration and management of production and maintenance personnel. The position reports directly to the General Manager and operates within flexible parameters, with the goal of managing facilities safely and efficiently while providing high-quality products and supporting profitability. The position involves substantial interaction with internal Metals Recycling Business personnel and management, as well as customers, industry companies, and government agencies. Work takes place in active metal recycling yards and may involve travel, changing schedules, significant time pressures, and regular overtime. The job description states that weekends, weekdays, and holidays may be worked and that extra hours are often required.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–10 years of previous experience in steel scrap yard operations, with familiarity with physical operations and personnel.
Knowledge of operations, leadership, analytical and organizational skills, good communication and mathematical skills, and intermediate computer competency.
Ability to apply logical thinking to practical problems involving many variables and determine a specific course of action.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive an automobile.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to six hours per day; walk, stand, or otherwise move around a steel scrap yard; and perform close-detail computer work requiring visual acuity.
Ability to communicate professionally by phone, email, and in person with internal personnel and business contacts.
All U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; all Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old.
U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred; courses in business or operations management are helpful.
Project management experience or specialized knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support facility health and safety issues in coordination with Regional Safety Engineers, and ensure environmental compliance in coordination with the Regional Environmental Superintendent.
Provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors; monitor health and safety programs; and instruct personnel on corrective action plans following incidents or accidents.
Monitor health, safety, and environmental compliance at assigned locations and report deficiencies or issues to relevant regional and company leaders.
Investigate, validate, test, and analyze operational data for accuracy.
Oversee operations and maintenance across all departments and review maintenance procedures and production-equipment records.
Forecast monthly production with Department Superintendents and the Commercial group, and ensure negotiated production levels and facility goals are met.
Assess the effectiveness of transportation and other subcontractors, and lead continuous improvement for the facility.
Monitor facility equipment needs and availability.
Coordinate with facility and regional Commercial and Transportation Departments to meet material purchase quotas and ensure timely material transfers or shipments.
Maintain accurate material inventories in compliance with internal and SOX controls, monitor yard inventories, and coordinate with the regional financial group.
Ensure off-grade or off-spec materials are discussed with a supervisor before shipment, and ensure finished goods storage complies with internal controls.
Implement and maintain a documented quality control program, work with internal and customer material specifications, and coordinate with Commercial and Sales departments.
Operate facilities within established operating and capital expenditure budgets and recommend annual capital expenditures based on equipment condition, environmental needs, operational requirements, business continuity, and growth.
Identify and lead personnel training; ensure production reporting is established and used; establish an appropriate management structure; and follow HR guidelines for personnel status and salary changes, goal setting, reviews, and payroll issues.
Perform other special projects as assigned.
Support the company’s internal control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with controls and recommending or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.
Meet with current or potential customers and visit other Radius locations as part of offsite work.