Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager

Company: Byer Steel

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the organization. This role ensures that business processes run smoothly and efficiently, driving performance, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Overseeing daily operations of a rolling mill. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at optimizing systems, processes and a understanding of rolling processes to maintain quality and efficient operations.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties

Oversee all rolling mill operations, including planning, scheduling, and production.

Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.

Optimize production processes to improve efficiency, yield, and product consistency.

Analyze production data and reports to identify trends, solve problems, and implement improvements.

Maintain inventory of raw materials and finished products, coordinating with supply chain and logistics teams.

Oversee daily operations across departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency

Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline business processes

Monitor KPIs and operational performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement

Lead and manage cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support to meet performance goals

Coordinate with departments such as finance, HR, logistics, and customer service to align operations with business objectives

Evaluate existing maintenance talent, learn the needs of the business and address insufficiencies

Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs

Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.

Improve the preventative maintenance process and drive a culture of preventative maintenance versus reactive maintenance

Confer with other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical support

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.

Qualifications And Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience and a BS in Mechanical/Product engineering, or 7 years of work-related experience, on-the-job training and/or vocational training

A minimum of 5 years-experience in a managerial role, with proven ability to lead a team to achieve positive results

Knowledge of technical aspects of the plant support systems

Excellent communication skills

Active listening, giving attention to other points being made

Critical Thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Strong math skills to solve problems

Strong attention to details

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand for long periods of time, bend and walk on a regular basis

Must be able to climb steps and maneuver in a warehouse environment

Lifting, occasionally

Frequent use of computer, including monitor, keyboard

Must be able to communicate verbally, utilizing telephone as well as face-to-face

Environmental Requirements

Warehouse (note enclosed) and Recycling yard environment

Exposed to outdoor elements, including heat, cold, rain, snow, dust, odor and noise

Exposed to large mobile equipment, internal and external traffic

Non-paved roads

Concrete floors

Required common PPE, Safety Shoes, Glasses, Hat, Hearing protection

May require occasional extended hours to meet deadlines or address operational needs

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.