We are seeking a seasoned Plant Manager to oversee our South Nashville steel processing facility. This role demands a leader who understands the complexities of heavy-gauge manufacturing?from melt shop operations and rolling mills to precision fabrication. You will lead a high-output environment where "Safety-as-a-Value" is the bedrock of every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Metallurgy: Oversee daily operations of electric arc furnaces (EAF), casting, and rolling operations, ensuring metallurgical integrity and meeting ASTM standards.
  
  
• Safety Leadership: Implement rigorous safety protocols for high-heat environments, overhead crane operations, and heavy machinery lockout/tagout (LOTO).
  
  
• Maintenance & Reliability: Manage the lifecycle of heavy assets; implement Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to minimize unscheduled downtime on critical lines.
  
  
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Coordinate with rail and barge logistics (Cumberland River access) and local trucking to manage scrap intake and finished product outbound.
  
  
• Financial Stewardship: Manage the P&L with a focus on yield optimization and energy consumption reduction?critical in the 2026 energy market.
  
  

salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 6 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Position Requirements:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office and general computer knowledge.
• Must be knowledgeable in all MIOSHA and Labor Laws.
• Must be certified internal auditor within 12 months of hire.
• Must be able to manage others and delegate with good communication skills.
• Pays great attention to detail.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and know decimal to inch conversion.
• Must have experience in understanding steel defects.
• Must have experience with heavy machinery.
• Must have working knowledge of building systems and maintenance.

Job Duties Include, but not limited to:

• Oversee all plant operations and evaluate production numbers.
• Environmental Management Representative, responsible for compliance to ISO14001 Standard.
• Create and hold meetings to go over production, toolbox safety, etc.
• Approve payroll for plant employees.
• Cross train employees to ensure plant is running effectively and efficiently and all positions can be covered if needed.
• Verify pricing for required orders.
• Reviewing customer specifications if needed and contacting correct personnel to fix any discrepancies.
• Create reports for cost savings efforts and report.
• Review and report production costs.

The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesworking up to 15 hrs of overtime per week
SkillsBudgetMaterials ManagementIAAPCAPCPMWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationPreparing AgendasCertified Purchasing Manager
QualificationsYears of experience: 20 yearsExperience level: Experienced