Metals Production Section Chief

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the Line. Elevate the Team. Deliver the Results.

Step onto the production floor and set the tone for the day. You’ll kick off with a quick review of Daily Management Boards (DMBs), align priorities with scheduling, and confirm materials and inventory are in place. As work begins, you’ll verify first-piece quality, manage nonconforming product disposition, and keep communication flowing across shifts. Safety is never optional—you’ll conduct walk-throughs, PPE audits, and, if needed, lead accident investigations and corrective actions. Before the day wraps, you’ll validate housekeeping standards, finalize timecards and timesheets, adjust staffing and overtime plans, and submit clear, accurate reports.

• Direct daily production to meet output, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Ensure raw materials are staged and inventory levels are sustained.
• Coordinate build priorities with scheduling and planning teams.
• Capture shift activity through reports and concise handoff communications.
• Collaborate with leaders on other shifts for seamless continuity of operations.
• Own Daily Management Boards (DMBs) and participate in review/tier meetings.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Confirm proper disposition of non-conforming product and uphold quality standards.
• Perform quality checks, audits, and first-piece verification.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and personal protective equipment (PPE) audits.
• Maintain housekeeping expectations and enforce safety rules.
• Support emergency preparedness drills and deliver safety training.
• Review and approve employee timecards and daily timesheets.
• Plan staffing levels and manage overtime to match demand.
• Complete all required records, reports, and operational documentation.
• Participate in departmental, safety, and operational meetings.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proven experience supervising teams in a manufacturing, production, or industrial setting.
• Background in managing production schedules, safety programs, and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory strength.
• Clear, confident communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving capability.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and general computer systems.
• Skill in juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Deep commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Supervisory Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Production Supervision
• Smelter Plant