North Shore Steel is an industry-leading metals service center in Houston with a 65-year history of serving customers at the highest level. Our manufacturing facilities produce 1st stage-manufactured products from steel plate and structural steel to meet our diverse customer needs. Our mission is to create significant customer value, provide a prosperous workplace for our employees, and positively impact society.
We are seeking a dynamic Production Manager at our east Houston facility to lead our manufacturing team safely and efficiently to meet our customer demand.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational plans, strategies, and goals to optimize production processes and achieve targets
• Analyze production capacity, resources, and demand to ensure optimal utilization and efficient workflow
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction while maintaining quality standards
• Lead, motivate, and supervise employees, ensuring they are adequately trained, engaged, and aligned with company objectives
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to enhance productivity and efficiency
• Monitor and evaluate production metrics, including output, cycle time, scrap, and downtime, implementing measures to improve productivity and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and implement quality control processes to minimize defects and maximize customer satisfaction
• Assist in leading the maintenance team to perform repairs and maintenance of buildings, machinery, and other assets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and implement corrective actions
• Implement strategies to streamline supply chain processes and reduce lead times
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in operations management within a CNC manufacturing environment
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Strong knowledge of production processes, continuous improvement practices, & quality control methodologies
• Proficiency with rolling, forming, and plate-cutting equipment is preferred
• Ability to use analytical thought processes and effective problem-solving skills to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks
• Experience with ERP systems & concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, with emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Associate’s degree in operations management, engineering, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel throughout production facilities as required.

Benefits:
North Shore Steel provides rich benefits to its full-time employees and their families, including, but not limited to, multiple Major Medical plans, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, Short Term Disability, and a Flex Spending Account. We also provide a Basic Life policy and Long-Term Disability at no cost to you. The benefits don’t stop there, with the added value of a generous holiday schedule, a PTO policy, and a 401k plan.