Hot Side Manager
U.S. Pipe
Oversee pipe casting, large-diameter, and core production ensuring quality, cost, and safety.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), 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
pipe production
scheduling coordination
production monitoring
process evaluation
safety management
grievance handling
- Answer grievances and hold grievances meetings as needed.
- This position will observe confidentiality of all customer and company information.
- Directs, trains, counsels and advises subordinates in the solving of problems, work assignments and action to be taken.
- Monitors, reviews, and evaluates daily, weekly and monthly production, cost, and material usage data, identifies problems, and implements corrective actions.
- Coordinates scheduling activities with the Scheduling Department.
- Responsible for managing and directing the production of pipe products with direct management responsibilities over Casting, Large Diameter and Core Rooms.
- 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.
What you bring
lean manufacturing
six sigma
bs degree
problem solving
rca
supervisory
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma a plus.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Company
Overview
- 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.
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.
- 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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