Asst. Operations & Safety Manager

Assistant Operations & Safety Manager

Apera S&S USA is seeking a hands-on, organized, and proactive Assistant Operations & Safety Manager to support our stainless steel processing facility. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and thrives in a small manufacturing environment where they can make a direct impact.

This position oversees facility safety/compliance, maintenance coordination, purchasing support, inspections, vendor/contractor management, and operational improvement initiatives for a single-site operation located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Why Join Us?

• Stable single-facility operation
• Minimal travel
• High visibility and direct impact
• Broad operational ownership
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to improve systems and processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, STD/LTD)
• PTO
• 401(K) w/match and employer contribution

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain OSHA and regulatory compliance across the facility
• Manage safety programs, inspections, training, reporting, and documentation
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Coordinate safety committees, audits, and compliance activities
• Manage contractor safety programs and work permits
• Oversee PPE programs and safety improvement initiatives

Maintenance & Facility Coordination

• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and inspections
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities
• Manage maintenance vendors and contractors
• Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance documentation
• Support TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives

Purchasing & Operations Support

• Manage purchasing of production consumables, PPE, shop supplies, and spare parts
• Create purchase orders and support vendor setup processes
• Review invoices and support vendor management activities
• Identify operational cost savings and process improvements

Project Management

• Support capex and facility improvement projects
• Coordinate quotations, vendors, implementation, and startup activities

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, facilities, maintenance coordination, or EHS/safety
• Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Experience coordinating vendors and contractors
• Maintenance coordination or facility support experience preferred
• TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement exposure is a plus
• SAP or CMMS experience is helpful but not required
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in USA without current or future employer sponsorship.

Experience: Manufacturing / Industrial Operations: 3+ years preferred

Location: Michigan | On-site | Authorized to work in the USA w/out sponsorship

Required Skills

• Continuous Improvement Implementation
• EHS Management Systems
• Facilities Management
• Global Safety
• Health and Safety Policies
• Initiating Corrective Action
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Safety Procedure Audits
• Technical Support

About Us

Apera is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as recycling and renewables, serving customers in over 40 countries. Our business is structured into four segments: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables. We have a flat stainless and electrical steel production capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and we lead in alloys and high-value specialty products. Our industrial network includes 16 production facilities across Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India, and China. Aperam operates an integrated distribution, processing, and services network, with a unique ability to produce low-carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, stainless steel scrap, and high-performance alloys scrap. Through BioEnergia, we produce charcoal from our own FSC®-certified forests, and with ELG - Aperam Recycling, a global leader in stainless steel and high-performance alloys recycling, we place sustainability at the core of our business, enabling our customers to thrive in the circular economy. Join us and be part of a dynamic team where technology and innovation meets industrial transformation. Your talent and energy will help drive smarter, more sustainable solutions for a global company committed to be a leading value creator in the circular economy of infinite, world-changing materials.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1400
• Job Category Production
• Apply Before 08/21/2026, 06:00 AM
• Degree Level Trade School
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 6775 Center Drive, Sterling Heights, Michigan, MI 48312, US