Department Manager (Night Shift)

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is seeking a manager to take control of our Roll Change and Roll Shop departments. These departments are key in the success of our Mill operations.

The Roll Change/Roll Shop Manager will create a safety first environment in the Roll Change Department while prioritizing completion of checklists work orders and scale removal to reduce or eliminate delays for the production shift. The Roll Change/Roll Shop Manager will manage and coordinate activity in the Roll Change Department ensuring that operations are carried out efficiently and safely. The Roll Change/Roll Shop Manager will train employees in the proper use of equipment enforce safety regulations assign tasks and oversee employees work.

Please Note: The Roll Change Department operates overnight and the individual hired would be expected to would be expected to have overnight hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Manage the Roll Change and Roll Shop teams
• Responsible for coordinating manpower with the Mill/Shears Manager and Mill/Shears Assistant Manager as indicated and appropriate
• Complete all required actions on Roll Change to ensure Mill is ready to operate at 5:30 a.m.
• Review/update and initiate CMMS work orders pertaining to teams
• Responsible for the timely completion of all work orders assigned to Roll Change and Roll Shop within scope of positions
• Reviews completed work for adherence to established standards of quality
• Print all work orders dashboard checklists and training paperwork
• Complete the Scale Removal and Roll & Pass Change Tracker daily
• Conduct daily meetings with Roll Change team
• Review daily production report(s) from previous day
• Review and meet open work orders with Mill Maintenance Manager
• Report any safety concerns to Mill/Shears Manager Mill/Shears Assistant Manager and Safety Director.
• Review employee hours and make any needed corrections in the timecard system
• Watch and abide by all safety protocols
• Provide leadership and motivation
• Review daily reports from Mill/Production Shears and determine impact for Roll Change and Roll Shop.
• Complete annual employee reviews
• Complete various reports as required regarding Roll Change and Roll Shop activities
• Meet monthly with the Executive Committee to review KPIs Lean initiatives projects and proposals
• Seek approval for project proposals which includes a budget for staff materials and other associated costs
• Establish and maintain continuous improvement (2 Second Lean) problem-solving (KATA technique) and root cause analysis
• Maintain ISO 9001:2015 department standards
• Establish a daily Lean meeting with daily leader(s)
• Conduct weekly safety training for all department employees
• Maintain a current job manual including daily/weekly/monthly/yearly checklist
• Attend meetings and complete all trainings as assigned
• Participate on interview panels
• Monitor and track staff attendance
• Implement disciplinary procedures as per policy
• Maintain a supervisory file for all assigned employees
• Meet with current and potential vendors as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or higher education certificate (Bachelors Degree preferred)
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent leadership/management skills
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Above average communication skills
• Good organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Good MS Office Suite skills; MS Project
• Good computer skills to enter data into inventory system
• CMMS
• Excellent math skills
• Ability to read blueprints.
• General knowledge of roll design
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a safe manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a safety sensitive position. You will be around and/or operating heavy machinery.
• Working around mechanical parts and vibrations
• Working around some fumes and gases
• Working with some fluids and chemicals
• Working around loud noises
• Ability to climb on off and around equipment
• Ability to sit stand and walk for periods of time
• Ability to lift item (occasionally very heavy in excess of 80 pounds)
• Various repetitive motions

COMPENSATION

$80K salary plus the incentives listed below:

• Bonus and production incentives
• Referral bonuses
• Paid holidays

BENEFITS - available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by company
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Other benefits also offered

ABOUT FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES

In 1901 Franklin Rolling Mill & Foundry Company was founded in Franklin PA. Right in the middle of Steel Country Franklin Industries is less than two hours from Pittsburgh where Andrew Carnegies steel empire ruled the steel industry in the early 20th century.

Were another two hours from Johnstown PA where the first steel rails for the railroad (our raw material) were made. Steel rails linked Chicago and New York together with high capacity rails creating Americas manufacturing powerhouse.

Our families have made an honest living in quality manufacturing for generations and are proud to continue that great tradition.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is the policy of Franklin Industries to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis.

The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals vision and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.

Required Experience:

Manager