Production Manager

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc., a division of American Consolidated Industries, is one of the country’s largest providers of hot rolled, cold rolled, and galvanized steel products. Here at Monarch Steel of Alabama we receive steel coils, slit/blank/cut to length coils and ship to our customers. We pride ourselves on outstanding safety, quality, customer service, and most importantly our 1 – TEAM environment.

Monarch Steel Company of Alabama, Inc. has immediate full-time positions available!

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We offer a competitive benefit package and the opportunity to work in a drug-free and safe work environment.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with Company match
• Retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 25k Company paid Life AD&D Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral bonus Program - up to $1k
• Steel toe boots allowance
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
  
  
  

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for building and maintaining the daily schedule, working closely with supervision to support production, & maintaining production and quality standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Embraces the 1 T.E.A.M. culture.
• Creates and manages daily production schedules.
• Coordinates with warehouse and maintenance teams.
• Adjust plans based on machine availability and workforce capacity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Implement safety protocols on the production floor.
• Conduct daily safety checks and ensure PPE usage.
• Train operators on safe machine handling and emergency procedures.
• Report and investigate incidents or near-misses.
• Lead production teams and shift supervisors.
• Organize daily work assignments and shift schedules.
• Motivate and mentor operators to achieve performance targets.
• Address personnel issues and supports team development.
• Execute production plans in alignment with operational goals.
• Identifies and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Implement process improvements on the shop floor.
• Track daily performance metrics and reports to Operations Manager.
• Monitor product quality during production.
• Implement corrective actions for defects or deviations.
• Work with QA team to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Encourage operator feedback for process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages and supports a team of Supervisors, Team Leads, and Teammates in Plant Operations.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include development of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and disciplining employees.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of steel processing operations, including slitting, shearing, and material handling.
• Solid knowledge of production scheduling in a high-volume steel service environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety standards specific to steel manufacturing and handling.
• Strong grasp of quality control requirements and industry specifications for steel products.
• Experience with inventory management and optimizing material flow.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor production teams to build skills and support operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying bottlenecks and driving process improvements.
• Clear and effective communication skills for coordinating with operations, maintenance, and logistics teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to enforce safety protocols and promoting a zero-incident culture.
• Track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to train and mentor team members to build skills and support operational excellence.
  
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, a plus.
• Three to five years of experience in a supervisory or management role within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Steel industry knowledge and experience, a plus
  
  
  

Licenses/designations and certifications

• N/A
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The work environment will consist of 30% office / 70% production floor.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to high.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  
  

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills associated with the position.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.