Cold Side Manager

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U.S. Pipe
Manufacturer of pipe and fittings for water, sewer, and industrial applications.
Oversee cold-side pipe production, managing annealing, processing, coating, packaging.
13 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bessemer, AL
Onsite
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Ductile iron pipe manufacturing
Fittings production
Valve manufacturing
Hydrant production
Fabrication services
Specialty linings and coatings
Restrained joint pipe
Gasket production
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Industrial
Irrigation
Role
What you would be doing
production management
process evaluation
data monitoring
scheduling coordination
safety management
supervision
  • Assists direct reports in evaluating the efficiency of working procedures, manpower utilization and cost control measures.
  • Assigns work to the CI resources assigned to the Cold Side of the Plant.
  • Answers grievances and hold grievances meetings as needed.
  • Directs and supervises the work of Supervisors in Pipe Run, Zinc, Annealing, Cement Lining, Packaging, LD Processing.
  • Coordinates scheduling activities with the Scheduling Department.
  • Responsible for managing and directing the production of pipe annealing and processing with direct management responsibilities over Annealing, Processing, Cement Linin, Packaging and Zincing.
  • Monitors, reviews, and evaluates daily, weekly and monthly production, cost, and material usage data, identifies problems, and implements corrective actions.
  • Advises Plant Manager immediately of significant maintenance or production problems causing or having the potential to cause delays or shutdowns to operations and works expediently toward a resolution to the problem.
  • Makes recommendations and implements actions to achieve objectives.
  • Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new processes, equipment, products and services.
  • Ensures that all work activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and assures optimum production with maximum productivity, highest quality, and lowest costs.
  • This position will observe confidentiality of all customer and company information
  • Ensures that the plant is maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Directs, trains, counsels and advises subordinates in the solving of problems, work assignments and action to be taken.
What you bring
ductile iron
casting
supervisory
bs engineering
lean
six sigma
  • Works in consensus with the Hot Side and 2nd Shift Superintendents.
  • Uses RCA thinking where there are gaps to the target process condition.
  • A minimum of 5 -8 years of experience with the knowledge and understanding of ductile iron pipe making processes such as casting, melting, or annealing, as well as 3-5 of those years being in supervisory or managerial positions.
  • A BS degree in an applicable field, Engineering, Management, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent is preferred (not required).
  • Some formal training and experience in a problem-solving protocol is recommended.
  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma a plus.
Benefits
  • Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Culture + Values
  • Experience
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Sustainability
  • Community Involvement
  • We hold our products, processes, and people to high standards.
  • Treat all associates with dignity and respect, and provide an environment where success is based on character, ability, and results.
  • Produce the highest-quality product while maintaining the safest and cleanest plants in the industry, and be good environmental citizens.
Environment + Sustainability
100-Year Lifespan
Ductile Iron Pipe Durability
The lifespan of ductile iron pipe exceeds 100 years, reducing the need for frequent replacement and minimizing environmental impact over time.
100% Recyclable
Sustainable Manufacturing
Both the production process and the end product are entirely recyclable, contributing to a circular economy and reducing waste.
  • Practicing resource efficiency and responsible procurement to reduce emissions, natural resource consumption, and waste generation in our operations.
  • Implementing effective project controls to identify, mitigate and/or eliminate adverse environmental risks from our project activities.
  • Seeking and deploying innovative solutions to help our clients reduce the environmental impact of their projects.
  • U.S. ductile iron pipe manufactured in the U.S. has been certified as a sustainable product by the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Being an inclusive employer that promotes diversity and leads with respect and tolerance.
  • Treating all associates with dignity and respect, and providing an environment where success is based on character, ability, and results.
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