Plant Manager

RL Enterprise Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Plant / Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a steel processing facility in Pittsburg, CA . This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong background in flat roll carbon steel, slitting, and cut-to-length operations . The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing production, safety, quality, employees, equipment, and operational performance while ensuring customer requirements and production schedules are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee daily plant and production operations for a steel toll-processing facility. Manage production activities involving steel slitting and cut-to-length processing . Plan and coordinate production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments. Supervise, coach, and develop production and plant personnel. Monitor production output, quality, scrap, downtime, and overall operating efficiency. Ensure proper setup and operation of slitting lines and cut-to-length equipment . Troubleshoot production issues and work with maintenance to minimize equipment downtime. Ensure steel is processed according to customer specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements. Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and compliance with company policies and procedures. Coordinate material flow, inventory, staging, and finished-product movement throughout the facility. Partner with sales, customer service, shipping, maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational issues. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, control costs, and increase throughput. Maintain accurate production records and communicate plant performance to leadership. Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement process improvements. Help establish and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence. Required Qualifications Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred. Proven experience in steel processing, steel manufacturing, or steel service center operations . Direct experience with flat roll carbon steel strongly required. Hands-on understanding of steel slitting operations . Experience with cut-to-length processing and a strong understanding of how steel is processed, measured, cut, and prepared for customers. Previous leadership experience supervising production, plant, or manufacturing employees. Strong understanding of production scheduling, quality control, safety, and operational efficiency. Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment issues and make sound operational decisions. Strong communication and leadership skills. Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing/plant environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing a flat roll carbon steel or steel service center . Experience with multiple steel grades, gauges, widths, and customer specifications. Familiarity with coil processing equipment and steel material handling. Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or KPI-driven production environments. Experience managing production metrics including throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery. #J-18808-Ljbffr RL Enterprise & Associates: Recruiting & Staffing