Production Supervisor (1st shift)

Olympic Steel•Plymouth, MN

12d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor directs warehouse operations staff and coordinates work to minimize downtime. The role reviews daily personnel needs and recommends overtime or reductions in hours as needed. The supervisor helps oversee shipments to ensure product quality and on-time delivery. Working with other supervisors, Inside Sales, and Production Planning, the role determines machine scheduling based on customer delivery dates, material availability, processing requirements, and logical distribution methods.

Requirements

Experience in a supervisory role in a heavy industrial setting; steel service-center experience is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead and mentor others.
High energy and drive, with strong communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong administrative support and computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and ERP systems.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels in the company.
Ability to work 1st shift, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and overtime as needed, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

Steel service-center experience.
Experience with slitting, cut to length, and ancillary devices.

Responsibilities

Direct the efforts of warehouse operations staff.
Coordinate work to minimize downtime.
Review daily personnel needs and recommend overtime or reductions in hours as needed.
Help oversee shipments to ensure quality product and on-time delivery.
Work with other Supervisors, Inside Sales, and Production Planning to determine machine scheduling based on customer delivery dates, material availability, processing requirements, and logical distribution methods.