What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Superintendent position at Harbor Steel & Supply?
Plant Superintendent
Bowling Green, Kentucky
We are looking for a Plant Superintendent to help lead the day-to-day operations of our growing Bowling Green facility. This role is a good opportunity for someone with operations or manufacturing experience who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and improving how a facility operates.
Experience in manufacturing or Lean principles is helpful. Experience in the steel industry is a plus.
The Plant Superintendent will:
We are looking for someone with:
Work Environment & Requirements:
Harbor Steel is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
Bowling Green, Kentucky
We are looking for a Plant Superintendent to help lead the day-to-day operations of our growing Bowling Green facility. This role is a good opportunity for someone with operations or manufacturing experience who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and improving how a facility operates.
Experience in manufacturing or Lean principles is helpful. Experience in the steel industry is a plus.
The Plant Superintendent will:
- Lead daily warehouse, processing, receiving, and shipping operations.
- Supervise and develop operational employees, providing direction and accountability.
- Ensure material is processed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
- Coordinate production schedules, staffing, and daily priorities.
- Oversee receiving, customer pickups, shipments, and loading activities.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and effective material flow.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational issues are addressed.
- Monitor operational KPIs and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor operational expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Work with the General Manager and office team to address customer and operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and applicable DOT requirements.
We are looking for someone with:
- 2–3 years of experience in operations, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, or a related environment.
- Experience supervising or coordinating people and daily operations.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Manufacturing or Lean/continuous improvement experience is helpful.
- Steel or metal industry experience is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a hands-on industrial environment.
Work Environment & Requirements:
- Ability to work around steel, material-handling equipment, and processing operations.
- Ability to obtain required forklift and overhead crane certifications.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
- Ability to use or learn common measurement tools such as a tape measure, calipers, micrometer, and angle finder.
- Ability to work the schedule necessary to support the operation.
- Required PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, gloves, hard hat, and safety glasses.
Harbor Steel is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)