Operations Manager

Joseph T. Ryerson and Son, Inc, a leading metals distributor in the U.S., is seeking a solutions-oriented Operations Manager who will be based and oversee operations in Greensboro, NC.

The ideal candidate will embrace operational excellence while focusing on safety, quality, employee development and lean. This role is a key member of the leadership team for each location. In addition to overseeing daily operations, there is significant value placed on having a strategic long-term vision to ensure continued success of the facility and organization.

Responsibilities:

• Drive, promote and demonstrate a proactive safety culture (complying with EPA/OSHA regulations).

• Responsible for expense management and financial performance of plant operations.

• Prepare, validate and administer the annual operating plan and capital expenditure requests for assigned business units.

• Oversee all aspects of fleet and logistics management.

• Management of production uptime for maximum equipment utilization.

• Maximize raw material usage to minimize scrap and effective fixed asset management

• Develop and maintain internal and external customers providing best in class customer service.

• Enforce development of team to include establishing performance expectations, training, coaching, and conducting performance feedback.

• Drive a strong culture by promoting open communication, fostering a solutions-oriented work environment and promoting teamwork among business units (i.e. sales, purchasing, human resources, logistics, credit, corporate operations, etc.).

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience.

• 5-8 years of experience as an operations leader, with specific experience in lean manufacturing, asset utilization, data analysis, and team development.

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

• Understands how to lead change within dynamic environments across multiple geographies.

• Strong diagnostic, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated bias toward action, with a focus on getting things done and making things happen.

We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Budgeting: 3 years (Required)
• Developing Others: 3 years (Required)
• Expense Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Fleet Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Leadership Development: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Strategic Planning: 3 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Location:

• Greensboro, NC (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement