Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Cooksey Steel - has an immediate opening for a Operations Manager . The Operations Manager plans and directs operations for a functional area that includes multiple departments and shifts for a Steel Processing Service Center and maintains "on-time" Customer Order processing and deliveries.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the daily operations in of the following areas: production, material handling, production control, inventory, scheduling, and transportation
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and process sequences to meet production and safety goals
• Routinely inspects production areas and monitors worker activities to proactively address safety risks and operational standards
• Makes decisions or recommendations regarding manpower needs, hiring and termination decisions
• Analyzes specifications, blueprints, work orders, inventory/production control reports to determine production requirements and schedules
• Initiates changes to improve efficiency and safety
• Coordinates operations and activities within or between departments
• Determines training needs of staff and assigns less experienced employees to train with more experienced employees
• Explains and enforces company policies and procedures
• Resolves worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• Requires proficiency in material handling, production processes, machine capability, production reporting, transportation and/or multiple machine operation acquired through considerable experience and/or training, and an ability to engage workers

Cooksey Steel offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Cooksey Steel provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

• Minimum four (4) years' experience in a steel service center management or supervisory role and basic knowledge of planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Reading and writing comprehension in English (to read customer drawings or sketches, instructions, tickets, safety, and policies manuals)
• Measuring and arithmetic skills (read tape measure to 1/16 of an inch and check parts for correct dimensions)
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word consistently and knowledge of operating a printer and fax machine.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screening.