Manager Plant Operations
Department: Operations
Reports To: General Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Summary
EMJ is a leading supplier of Steel and Aluminum Bar, Tubing, and Plate to manufacturing companies in North America and around the world. Our broad network of facilities, superior inventories, extensive value-added processing capabilities, and world-class technology enables EMJ to provide unsurpassed service to our customers.
Job Summary
The Manager of Plant Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, safety, and operational performance of the facility. This position oversees all warehouse, shipping, delivery, inventory, maintenance, quality, and safety functions to ensure efficient operations, exceptional customer service, regulatory compliance, and achievement of company objectives. The Manager of Plant Operations develops and leads operations personnel, maintains a safe and productive work environment, ensures inventory accuracy, supports customer requirements, and drives continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with affordable employee contribution rates.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling, legal, and financial support.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness incentives and access to LiveHealth Online.
• Employee discount program with over 30,000 deals.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities.
Management Incentive Plan:
In addition to the base salary range, this position is eligible for an annual management incentive program.
Operations Leadership
Direct and oversee all warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, delivery, maintenance, and facility operations.
Establish operational priorities to ensure customer orders are processed accurately, safely, and on schedule.
Monitor daily workflow, staffing levels, equipment utilization, and production requirements.
Review production schedules and coordinate resources to meet customer delivery commitments.
Evaluate operational performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Drive operational efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety Leadership
Lead the facility's safety culture and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
Conduct regular safety inspections, observations, facility walkthroughs, and hazard assessments.
Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Ensure employees receive required safety training and certifications.
Employee Leadership & Development
Directly supervise warehouse employees, drivers, maintenance personnel, leadpersons, supervisors, assistant managers, and other operations personnel as assigned.
Interview, hire, train, develop, coach, evaluate, discipline, and recommend employment actions consistent with company policies.
Establish performance expectations and hold employees accountable for results.
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
Oversee receiving, storage, material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Maintain inventory accuracy through operational controls, cycle counts, audits, and process improvements.
Coordinate physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities.
Shipping & Transportation
Oversee shipping, delivery, routing, and transportation activities.
Ensure customer deliveries are completed safely, accurately, and on time.
Ensure compliance with applicable DOT and transportation regulations.
Quality Management
Ensure products and services meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Support customer audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews.
Maintenance & Facility Oversight
Oversee facility maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.
Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance activities.
Support capital equipment purchases, facility upgrades, and improvement projects.
Administrative & Financial Responsibilities
Review operational reports, inventory reports, quality metrics, safety metrics, maintenance reports, and productivity data.
Assist with budgeting, labor planning, forecasting, and expense management.
Maintain required operational records, reports, and documentation.
Non-Essential Job Duties
Participate in company meetings, leadership development programs, and training initiatives.
Support special projects and operational improvement initiatives.
Assist other departments as necessary to support business operations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's degree preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Five (5) or more years of progressive operations, warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics leadership experience preferred.
Prior supervisory or management experience required.
Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, quality systems, and safety programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
A rich history has fueled EMJ's evolution. Jorgensen Steel and Aluminum was founded in 1921 and quickly became a highly-regarded name in the U.S. metal-working industry. Jorgensen grew to stock one of the country's largest inventories of carbon, alloy, stainless and aluminum bar, sheet, plate and structural steel.
In 1990, Jorgensen merged with Kilsby-Roberts, the largest distributor of specialty bar and tubing in the country. Kilsby-Roberts' origins date back to the C.A. Roberts Company, founded in 1915, and Kilsby Tube Supply, founded in 1946. The two companies merged in 1981 to become Kilsby-Roberts. In 1986, Kilsby-Roberts acquired the century-old A.B. Murray Company, and its status as the pre-eminent bar and tubing distributor in the country was assured.
Kilsby's strengths in tubing and specialty bar products - joined with Jorgensen's presence in the general line steel, stainless and aluminum markets - created a powerful strategic alliance: EMJ. Now, those three simple initials bring together all the resources and know-how of its predecessors.
On April 3, 2006, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Company completed the acquisition of Earle M. Jorgensen Company. EMJ became a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance (www.rsac.com).
Many metals distributors promise reliable service, but only EMJ offers an "On Time, Or Free" delivery guarantee. With complete knowledge and expertise in all aspects of metal supply and distribution, EMJ truly is Making a Material Difference®.