Production Manager

About us

Forza Steel USA, LLC is a company with over 25 years in the steel market, specializes in the manufacturing of carbon steel pipe. We manufacture ERW longitudinally welded pipe, HSS square and rectangular pipe, PTR pipe, DSAWH helically welded pipe, and distribute flat products.

Job Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring that the assigned production area is operated in the most profitable and efficient basis and with the correct level of quality. Responsible for maintaining the safety of the area, scheduling assignments, line balancing, evaluation and control of build, monitoring of fulfillment of customer production and quality requirements, control of scrap and rework, efficiency, application of overtime, and documentation of these activities. Acts as primary contact for in-house departments for production related issues in assigned area. Directly supervises the production supervisors.

This role will be reporting to the Director of Operations, and will also work closely with the maintenance group, quality control, HSE and logistics to fulfill the production targets of the Company.

Key responsibilities

• Own overall production performance for all manufacturing departments.
• Lead Production Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Ensure production safely meets customer schedules.
• Manage Slitting, Tube Mills, Purlin Lines, Packing, and Finishing operations.
• Drive recovery plans whenever production targets are missed.
• Ensure all production KPIs are reviewed daily and action plans implemented.

• Knowledge of Mechanical Properties, Dimensional Tolerances, Hydrostatic Testing, NDT Inspection and Surface Quality Requirements
• Responsible for achieving:

• OEE
• Tons per Hour
• Cost per Ton
• Customer Delivery

• Ensure all products meet ASTM, API, and customer specifications.
• Coordinate corrective actions with Quality
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and work instructions. Work closely with Maintenance to Improve equipment reliability, Support Preventive Maintenance execution, Prioritize breakdown repairs.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing

• Ensure the Attendance, Discipline, Performance Management, Training, Skill Matrix Development, Employee Engagement and Succession Planning
• Ensure accurate reporting of the Performance of the machines
• Present production performance during daily, weekly, and monthly management meetings.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Related Engineering discipline  

• Minimum 10 years in Pipe & Tube Manufacturing.  

• Minimum 5 years in Production Management.  

• Experience leading multiple production departments.  

• Experience with high-speed ERW Tube Mills.  

• Lean Manufacturing experience required.  

• Green Belt certification preferred.  

• Strong knowledge of ERW Pipe Manufacturing, High Frequency Induction Welding, Roll Forming, Slitting, Water-Based Paint Systems  

• Strong understanding of manufacturing requirements for ASTM A500, ASTM A513, ASTM A53 Grade B, API 5L and API 5CT  

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.  

• Excellent communication skills.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  

• Ability to make decisions under pressure.  

• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. 

• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary 
• Paid vacation/holidays 
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care  

Work Location: In person