Value Plus Operations Manager-St. Paul

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.

SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

POSITION PURPOSE

Manage, schedule and maintain SSAB St. Paul facility to receive, track and process coil and plate in a safe, efficient, cost-effective manner and to ship a finished products that meet the customer's ordered specifications, on time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establish and manage plant operating expenses

Develop and manage the facility capital expenditure plan

Establish and publish facility goals and manage the work force to achieve them.

Manage facility EH&S, operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, purchasing, inventory, shipment, and human resource activities

Enforce company practices and policies

Develop and manage plant goals that align with corporate objectives.

Drive continuous improvement projects

Interface with the workforce regarding safety, costs, productivity and scheduling.

Work directly with Sales to respond to customer inquiries or complaints

Act as first point of contact to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and municipal authorities

Interface with property management of leased facilities to resolve property issues including but not limited to maintenance and repair Schedule employees and facility:

Prepare and publish a weekly crew schedule.

Coordinate crew and processing schedules with business requirements - Shipping, Production Planning, Maintenance, etc.

Prepare daily schedules prioritizing processing requirements.

Monitor department production and shipping operations and adjust schedules as needed.

Oversee and manage costs items to control facility expenses Maintenance:

Coordinate with appropriate parties to maintain buildings and equipment at a level that ensures the safety of the work force and attainment of production goals.

Define preventive maintenance requirements and include details with the daily processing schedules.

Direct the work force to perform planned maintenance during scheduled down days and outages. Safety:

Coach and train the work force to develop a "culture of safety"

Implement and monitor all facets of the department safety program.

Conduct weekly personal contacts with each employee.

Conduct safety meetings.

Assign responsibility for safety observation corrective actions and insure timely completion.

Ensure compliance to OHSAS 18001 standard Training:

Manage an orientation program for new facility personnel.

Monitor and coach all personnel on specific timely issues and concerns.

Schedule Safety classes and monthly safety meetings.

Continue to develop the skills of heat treat facility employees. Communication:

Conduct Safety meetings

Conduct crew meetings

Conduct Quarterly Business Information Meetings

Communicate goals related to customer service, costs, safety statistics, discipline policy, absence and lateness policy, etc.

Use positive and negative coaching and counseling to ensure employee effectiveness and morale. Quality:

Responsible for meeting the overall quality of product. Determine if product meets industry and/or customer specifications.

Initiate CPARS when needed to improve quality or resolve issues.

Ensure SSAB St. Paul maintains compliance to the latest standard of ISO 9001 Environmental

In conjunction with Corporate Environmental establish and maintain ISO 14001 program. Responsible for resolution of environmental issues. Human Resources

Implement a Performance Management System that will support the operational objectives of SSAB.

Provide training where needed in job related skills.

Interview and hire employees when needed.

Continuously evaluate each employee's performance. Make recommendations to the General Manager regarding performance increases.

Determine the course of action required when performance does not meet standards.

Issue disciplinary action when required.

Office presence at the St. Paul CTL facility required

Regular and reliable attendance required

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

Minimum ten years of heavy industrial experience including three years of managerial experience.

Experience participating in and managing industrial safety, environmental, and quality programs

Experience scheduling people and equipment.

A high level of written and oral communication skills.

A good understanding of production planning, and maintenance systems.

Mid to high-level computer skills.

Experience with developing and maintaining a Department Budget.

Experience in managing employees using a "Team" concept.

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Preferred:

Continuous Improvement certification (Green or Black Belt) Education

Required:

Bachelor's degree- Technical degree SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS

This position has the following direct reports:

Maintenance Team Leader

CTL Team Leader

Shipping Team Leader

Quality/Scheduling Coordinator

Shipping Planner/Dispatcher

Purchasing/Inventory Specialist WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings.

Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings.

Vision at near, mid, and far range.

Peripheral vision and depth perception. The employee will occasionally be required to:

Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb.

Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds.

Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, and reach at and/or below waist level.

Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately.

Finger and feel with both hands together or separately, sense temperature and textures. The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:

Sitting 0-8 hours at a time; average 4 hours a day.

Standing 0-8 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day.

Walking 0-8 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day.

Alternate sitting and standing as needed. The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

Desktop computer, database and control systems

Measuring devices (tape measures, depth gauges, micrometers) The employee will work in the following conditions:

Indoors.

In extreme heat and extreme cold.

In wet and humid conditions.

Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke.

Around equipment in motion.

Amid noise.

Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.

Around industrial magnets.

While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position is full time, exempt

Position works day shift, Monday through Friday - additional overtime, nights or weekend work as needed OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.

SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company.

They shape our culture and characteristics. They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

SSAB's values are:

Driven - Together we create value

True - Do what is right

Ahead - Future in mind

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