Steel Manufacturing Production Lead

Is this the next step in your manufacturing career?

• Do you thrive in fast-paced steel environments where quality, safety, and delivery all matter—every day?
• Can you coordinate maintenance, people, and materials to keep production humming?
• Are you energized by coaching teams, analyzing time studies, and using Lean to eliminate waste?
  
  

What you’ll tackle

• Own daily output: meet production plans without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Monitor machine performance and collaborate with maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members to build a strong, engaged crew.
• Lead safety meetings, audits, and enforcement of OSHA-aligned practices.
• Capture accurate production data, reports, and documentation for full traceability.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to solve problems and improve flow.
• Drive continuous improvement (5S, Kaizen, Lean) to optimize throughput and reduce waste.
• Uphold compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
  
  

What you’ve done

• 5 years in steel operations.
• 3 years managing high-throughput production, order fulfillment, and inventory.
• 1 year as a team leader or manager.
• Hands-on knowledge of warehouse, inventory, and shipping operations.
• Strong communication; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and ERP/inventory systems expertise (SAP preferred).
• Leadership strengths: problem solving, multitasking, prioritization, and delegation.
• Detail-driven with excellent organization and follow-through.
• Trusted, ethical, positive, and approachable presence on the floor.
• Current understanding of OSHA and safety best practices.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement training.
  
  

Your toolbox

• Leadership / People Management
• Time Study Analysis
• Production Optimization
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Warehouse & Distribution Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• ERP & MRP Systems; Inventory Management & Control
• Spanish language capability
  
  

Equipment & systems you’ll oversee

• Stamping Presses (Minster, Komatsu)
• ERP Software (e.g., SAP)
  
  

Compensation & benefits

Comprehensive package including Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Sick Time, Vacation, and Paid Holidays.