Production Manager -Sharon, PA

SSAB•Sharon, PA

About The Position

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure. Job purpose The purpose of the position is to be responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of industrial production processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
5 - 9+ years of experience in production and manufacturing processes, excellent technical knowledge in the steel, mining, industrial, recycling or maintenance repair industry, to include Supervisory experience
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Strong analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, able to delegate, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive
Maintains good public relations by displaying an attitude of dedication, courtesy and professional competence that will be recognized as such by customers (internal and external)
Entrepreneurial; must have the ability to develop business, sales and marketing plans; ability to introduce new products and services, to include managing those processes
Bilingual in both official languages, orally & written (pending location)
Current/active driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Experience in drawings, working with templates, and basic understanding and interest of CAD and nesting software
Experience in the cutting of steel with oxy-fuel or plasma
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality system and standards

Responsibilities

Ensures that all company safety practices and procedures are adhered to by all production, shipping/receiving and maintenance staff and leads by example; to include participating in health & safety meetings, continual improvement of health & safety procedures, and all company safety objectives are met or exceeded
Plan and organize production and shipping/receiving schedules in conjunction with the CAD Department, to include lead & delivery schedules
Assess project and resources requirements; manage all shop inventory
Implement and enforce all company quality control standards; to include supporting and participating in resolving quality issues to ensure that the products conform to the client’s requirements and specifications, ensuring that production employees respect and conform to the environmental standards and procedures set forth, and ensuring that the production employees respect and work in accordance to the procedures of the ISO 9001 quality system
Oversee all production processes, ensure continuous improvement and most cost-effective methods
Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution, supply chain, sales (inside & outside) and management
Ensure that the standard operating procedures are followed, and assist with the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
Crosstrain employees for maximum production flexibility
Prepare and maintain production reports as required (i.e., weekly, monthly)
Perform and participate in the recruitment and hiring processes for production staff, review worker performance, organize necessary interventions for improvement, and identify training needs