Plant Supervisor II

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

To coach and otherwise guide a team of employees to achieve optimum levels of productivity, quality and safety while meeting operational deadlines and budgets. This typically includes recruiting and hiring qualified employees and ensuring that they receive all necessary training and education. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for maintaining a high performance work environment through appropriate goal setting, operating principles, communication, and fair treatment of all employees. As necessary, the supervisor must take action to correct poor performance and poor behavior that puts the employee or team at risk or impacts the team’s ability to achieve its objectives.

Job Description Production Supervisor – Slitting Operations

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Smithfield, RI | Full-Time | 1st Shift

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$70,000 – $80,000 annually + Monthly Gainshare Bonus

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Candidates local to RI, New England, NY, or PA preferred

(Relocation assistance considered for the ideal candidate)

Bring Your Expertise. Lead with Impact. Grow with Us.

At

thyssenkrupp Materials NA (tkMMS)

, your next opportunity isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to be part of a global organization with a local footprint and real career growth potential. We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on

Production Supervisor – Slitting Operations

to join our high-performing team in

Smithfield, RI

, where your leadership will directly support our plant’s success and position you for advancement — including a potential future

Plant Manager

track.

If you have a passion for operational excellence, safety, and team development — and you’re ready to grow with a company that invests in you — we want to meet you.

Why Join the tkMMS Family?

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Monthly Gainshare Bonus Program

— Your success pays off

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Growth Opportunities

— This role has a clear path to higher leadership, including potential Plant Manager

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Comprehensive Benefits

— Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off

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Inclusive Culture

— We value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences

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Be Part of Something Bigger

— tkMMS is part of

thyssenkrupp Materials NA

, a global leader in innovation, safety, and long-term careers

*We prefer candidates based in Rhode Island

, the broader

New England region

,

New York

, or

Pennsylvania , but for the ideal candidate, an affordable relocation package is available.* What You’ll Do:

✔️ Lead production and distribution activities to meet operational goals

✔️ Teach, coach, and guide your team on safety, equipment use, and process excellence

✔️ Manage schedules, priorities, and performance, ensuring quality standards and team success

✔️ Handle performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency

✔️ Maintain accurate records, reports, and communication with internal and external stakeholders

✔️ Drive safety culture — monitor conditions, address issues, and ensure a safe work environment

✔️ Apply problem-solving tools like 8D, 5 Why, and Kaizen to continuously improve operations

✔️ Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth and customer satisfaction

This position works directly on the warehouse floor, near heavy machinery — a safety mindset is essential. What You Bring to the Table:

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5+ years of slitting operations experience

— Required

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2+ years of supervisory experience

in a manufacturing or warehouse environment — Required

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3+ years of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience

— Required (report generation, analysis, presentations)

✅ Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills

✅ Ability to work cross-functionally and influence team performance

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SAP knowledge

— a plus

✅ Safety-first mindset and demonstrated leadership success

✅ Authorized to work in the U.S. — No sponsorship available

✅ Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening (This is a safety-sensitive position; includes marijuana testing per applicable laws)

Preferred Extras:

✔️ Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

✔️ Knowledge of metals processing, staging, packaging, and shipping

✔️ Exposure to ISO standards, lean practices, safety programs, or sales functions

✔️ First Aid and CPR certification

Looking for a Long-Term Career Home? Let’s Talk.

This is more than a job — it’s your opportunity to step into a leadership role with clear advancement potential, an inclusive team, and a company invested in your success.

thyssenkrupp Materials NA (tkMNA)

and

tkMMS

are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to lead? Apply today and start your next chapter with us.

Job Compensation

$70,000- $80,000 + Gainshare Incentive (monthly potential)

Small Relocation Package for ideal candidate.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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TK does not:

PLEASE NOTE:

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If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at tkmna.employee.care@thyssenkrupp-materials.com.

We shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.

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Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company’s focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.