Assistant Manager, CW Mill & Slitter

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Job description

About Us:

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the CW & Slitter Manager, the Assistant will direct daily activities of scheduling, planning, and coaching. A successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the desire to learn all facets of Departmental functions and asset management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Assist in the management and direction of day-to-day operations of the Continuous Weld Mill and Slitter.

Coordinates with Production Planning to ensure production requirements and priorities are achieved.

Provides direction to Supervisors and Hourly Teammates to achieve objectives. Coaches and mentors Teammates to align with goals and objectives.

Manages with focus on KPI's - Safety, Quality, Operational & Financial metrics, and Yield.

Promotes safe practices. Holds Teammates accountable for adherence to Safety Requirements.

Performs various reporting functions associated with operational performance & KPI's.

Utilizes SAP for monitoring departmental financials and steel inventory functions.

Fosters innovative ideas and drives continuous improvement for year-over-year improvements and facilitates strategic projects & Capital investments.

Assists in CW furnace refractories management and best practices. Assists with dig-out & rebuild of refractories.

Purchases and coordinates goods and services from suppliers and contactors to meet Departmental needs.

Assists in the management of Slitter tooling, set-ups, production plans and scheduling.

Assists with CW Mill tooling management, including the coordination of regrind functions with the supplier.

Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of five years Supervisory experience with preference leading in the Pipe & Tube Industry.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

Strong leadership skills with ability to communicate on many levels. Ability to motivate Team members to achieve objectives.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task, use good judgement, manage & prioritize effectively.

Must be process oriented with demonstrated attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to complete assignments or projects on time.

Job Footer (US):
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

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