Plant Manager (TSA Buford)

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Ryerson is seeking a highly skilled Plant Manager to lead operations at our TSA Buford location. This role is responsible for overseeing the strategic and day-to-day management of warehouse operations, sales, and customer service functions.

The Plant Manager will drive performance by developing and executing operational strategies, enforcing company policies, and leveraging data-driven insights and financial reviews. This position plays a critical role in identifying operational trends, evaluating improvement opportunities, and enhancing processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused execution across the facility.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to align operational excellence with Ryerson’s business objectives

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of front-line supervisors in the planning and execution of day-to-day operations ensuring a focus on a safety-first culture
• Managing staffing, supply, and equipment needs based on forecasted volume
• Mentoring, developing, and expanding talent and performance initiatives throughout the location
• Identifying and creating continuous process improvement opportunities
• Maintains and expands customer base by counseling with leadership building and maintaining rapport with key customers and identifying new customer opportunities.
• Overseeing machine and building maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance programs are in place to minimize downtime
• Ensuring warehouse staff are trained in health, safety, and environmental practices pertinent to their positions as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) and company policies
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• College degree preferred or High School Diploma with 7 plus years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of five years of warehouse operations experience, preferably within the metal processing or distribution industry, along with demonstrated customer service experience
• Knowledge of ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions as outlined by ISO 9001:2008
• Knowledge of statistical process control, warehousing, metal handling, equipment operation, and transportation regulations and procedures
• MS Office experience (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership abilities
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives – e.g. lean manufacturing, 5S, LEAN, 6-sigma etc.

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