Roll Shop Manager

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Roll Shop Manager to provide leadership for a critical manufacturing department responsible for roll grinding, CNC machining, and related operations. This position will play a key role in maintaining operational performance, product quality, equipment reliability, and a strong culture of safety and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong mechanical background, hands-on experience with roll grinding and CNC machining, and demonstrated leadership experience in a steel mill or comparable heavy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Roll Shop, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Provide technical and operational leadership for roll grinding, CNC machining, and related processes.
• Manage, coach, and develop Roll Shop personnel to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure rolls and machined components meet required quality and dimensional specifications.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, process capability, equipment reliability, and overall operating performance.
• Work closely with maintenance, production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Establish and maintain appropriate production priorities, schedules, procedures, and performance standards.
• Monitor departmental performance and take corrective action when necessary.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable safety requirements.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives involving machining, grinding, tooling, and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and performance metrics for the department.
• Participate in strategic planning and capital improvement initiatives related to Roll Shop operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred, or equivalent strong mechanical/technical background.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in roll grinding, CNC machining, or closely related manufacturing operations.
• Proven leadership and supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in a steel mill, metals processing facility, or similar heavy manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, machining processes, grinding operations, and dimensional requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical and operational problems.
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and team-building skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.