Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
Monitor and drive production to achieve deadlines and continuously improve, resolving issues that arise.
Direct and coordinate daily operations of the manufacturing plant.
Oversee all levels of staff activity and performance, organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
Evaluate and provide timely corrective measures in the plant to maximize operating efficiencies.
Work with Maintenance and others to schedule planned maintenance work, specify and purchase equipment etc.
Maintain optimum operations through effective hiring, training & retention of employees.
Monitor raw material & finished goods inventories to insure on-time deliveries meet goal and inventory accuracies are intact.
Ensure company policies and procedures are always followed.
Screen, interview and manage the onboarding process of new hires
Provide training and educational materials to staff as necessary
Monitor equipment and ensure that they are in good working order
Repair or replace plant equipment as needed
Continually evaluate new technological advancements that can improve safety, quality, and financial metrics within the operation.
Evaluate monthly financials and enact changes necessary to increase profitability & efficiencies.
Maintain a Quality system ensures high quality products are produced with a goal of zero quality defects.
Responsible for machine shop production planning and machining of various bulk material handling equipment.
Enforce and develop health and safety and environmental systems, supported by the H&S manager, to meet relevant standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To succeed in this role, you should have
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Proven experience working in steel plant operations required
Minimum 20 years of experience working in SMS, Hot rolling, Cold Rolling, downstream operations and manufacturing in a steel production facility is required.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, other department managers and senior management.
Have a wide experience in Hot Rolling of wide range of long products of different sizes/grades of steel including TMT bars.
Excellent leadership skills to positively motivate employees to keep production running efficiently meeting defined operational metrics.
Problem-solving skill set to be able to proactively and quickly evaluate the situation and making timely corrective actions.
Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
Experience in reporting on key production metrics
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer technology is a must.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Able to sit, stand and walk around for long periods at a time
