General Manager

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity, and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

• Develops and implements strategies to maximize the utilization of all equipment assets; leads capital expenditure justifications for new equipment, plant and/or property
• Tracks and analyzes equipment performance and downtime
• Manages continuous improvement of plant operations to optimize the facility's material flow
• Oversees the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles into all phases of production
• Reviews, approves and oversees the construction of all new capital projects and capital expenses
• Oversees all divisional safety action plans and ensures daily accountability
• Ensures that all company property and facilities are maintained properly
• Improves the return on assets through increased sales, lower total cost of material, reduced expenses and improved management of assets
• Ensures purchasing and materials management is implemented according to company policy
• Oversees development and implementation of purchasing strategies
• Supports relationships with key vendors and oversees pricing structure and response to key contract bids
• Supports the development and implementation of a long-range preventive maintenance program to ensure high equipment reliability; manages aged-inventory and turn-inventory in accordance with company objectives
• Ensures plant is operated in an environmentally responsible manner
• Establishes and maintains an organizational structure to effectively meet business objectives
• Monitors department workflow to ensure proper staffing levels and skills
• Motivates the workforce through effective communications, both formally and informally, regarding state-of-the-business, YTD results, division performance, key business issues, etc.
• Supports the implementation of company-wide programs designed to invite employee participation to motivate and recognize behavior in support of key business objectives
• Supports development and execution of organizational marketing and sales plans
• Ensures quality policy and practices relating to material application, testing, inspections and certifications are implemented according to company policies and procedures
• Ensures customer rejects, complaints and mill claims are investigated and effectively resolved to avoid/correct future claims/defects
• Supports the implementation of quality policies and measurements for outside processors
• Leads the annual business planning process
• Analyzes financial reports and financial trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• 10+ years of management experience in a metal fabrication environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in successfully leading and managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer/processor or the entire operation of a small manufacturer/processor
• Working knowledge of business concepts: financial and operations management, purchasing and marketing/sales
• Strong strategic leadership skills and short/ long-term planning abilities, with the ability to lead teams and drive for results, with and through others
• Strong industry and product knowledge: trends, issues and emerging technologies in steel/steel service centers, product specifications, and steel processing services
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Familiarity with ISO and/or QS 9000 quality management systems
• Familiarity with ISO14001 Environmental Management systems
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma
• Knowledge of inventory management, materials control (flow of material and parts in and out of the plant), production control (efficient production processes) and preventive maintenance

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.