What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel Processing Supervisor position at Keel?
Description
Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission
Supervises, trains, promotes, disciplines, and coordinates activities of newly hired production workers engaged in expediting flow of material, parts and assemblies within or between departments of plant.
Explore The Depth Of The Role
Mission Readiness:
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.
Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission
Supervises, trains, promotes, disciplines, and coordinates activities of newly hired production workers engaged in expediting flow of material, parts and assemblies within or between departments of plant.
Explore The Depth Of The Role
- Responsible for the qualification checklist training, safety training of the machinery, the production of quality parts while training, and has evaluation approval/termination on the new hire’s 90-day probationary period evaluation.
- Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes including full.
- Trains all cutting personnel to utilize the machines to their maximum capability while creating quality in spec parts.
- Performs job safely. Ensures personal safety and the safety of subordinates; understands how machines work and how to operate them safely; knowledge of emergency stops; and personal protective equipment in each work area.
- Confers with production personnel to resolve problems affecting production schedules.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
- Issues written and oral instructions.
- Conducts initial new hire reviews to determine the success of the initial probationary period for steel processing employees. Promotes teamwork within departments.
- Ensures that employees have all the required tools they need to do their job correctly and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and determine corrective action for machinery when necessary.
- Ensures all documentation is completed accurately and is turned in on time.
- Provides direction and assistance in ISO9001 related activities.
- Responsible for housekeeping in the department.
- All other related duties as assigned.
Mission Readiness:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years of steel processing experience.
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience.
- Must be able to be certified for forklift and crane operations and maintain this certification annually.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with outside sources in written and verbal formats.
- Must be proficient in related production systems.
- Must be able to read blueprints. Strong leadership skills.
- A deep understanding of financial analysis and accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a results-driven mindset.
- A proven track record of developing financial models.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications, such as IFS.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and management reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS.
- Valid Driver Licenses Forklift Certification (may need to pass certification upon hire and maintain annually) and Crane Certification (may need to pass certification upon hire and maintain annually)
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
- May lift or carry 50lbs weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
- Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
- Embody Team Spirit
- Relentless Customer Focus
- Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
- Execute with Excellence and Velocity
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Competitive Pay
- 401K Match
- HSA/FSA
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Shift Differentials
- Overtime Potential
- Paid on the Job Training
- Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
- Committed to Individual Career Growth
- We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.