Job Description

About UsYou may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play \xe2\x80\x93 all day, every day. Zekelman is a family of companies \xe2\x80\x94 100% domestic manufacturers \xe2\x80\x94 with a legacy dating back to 1877. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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 SUMMARY:Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is the largest manufacturer of steel standard pipe products in the US. We are looking for a Plant Manager for our Birmingham, Alabama Plant. This role demands a proactive leader who can drive growth through efficient manufacturing processes while maintaining high safety and quality standards.Objective: Manage plant operations to achieve financial goals, improve productivity/quality/cost savings, and ensure safetyKey Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce safety practices.
• Develop and implement monthly operating plans.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
• Communicate organizational goals to all plant departments.
• Resolve operational issues and minimize delays.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.
• Formulate policies affecting production schedules, quality, and costs.
• Lead new manufacturing initiatives for improved efficiency.
• Hire, coach, develop, and evaluate staff performance.
• Delegate work and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform other assigned duties.
• Ensure regular, full-time onsite attendance.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a technical field.
• 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience (preferably in metal processing and machining).
• Proven experience in developing strong operating teams.
• Solid labor relations experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Working knowledge of ISO and API standards.
• Project management skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Goal-oriented and aggressive self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.

Work Environment

• Conditions: Protected from weather but not temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

• Physical Exertion: Medium work, exerting up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 30lbs frequently.

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/VWe 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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