• Job ID:6050
• Functional Area:Operations Management
• Position Type:Full-Time Employment
• Experience Required:3 - 5 Years

• Location:TX-Houston
• Department:Operations Management
• Education Required:Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Relocation Provided:

Position Description:
Fostered in over 177 years of history and expansion, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. continues paving the way for ingenuity and innovation as one of North America's largest metal distributers.

Ryerson provides high quality, essential products that our customers rely on, while creating teams of individuals who are ambitious and hard-working. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals because we understand that our people are our most valuable asset. We believe in promoting from within and providing the resources for long-term career progression and development.

Benefits of working for Ryerson:
* Competitive total rewards package
* Paid time off
* Casual work environment
* Heath & Wellness programs
* Tuition Reimbursement program
* "Ryerson Gives Back" initiative
* and more!

We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead our team in Houston, TX.

Key competencies:
* Acts as a champion for change: Understands lean principles and process improvement; challenges the status quo; encourages team members to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things.
* Acts strategically: Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long-term plans. Analyzes data and metrics to identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals and vision. Commits to a course of action to accomplish goals after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
* Effectively assembles and manages talent: Actively works to recruit, hire and retain high performers; creates a challenging and rewarding work environment; has a reputation as a great person to work with; treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect; manages and resolves conflicts in a constructive manner.
* Drives for results: Holds self and others accountable for measurable and cost effective results; follows through on commitments; can be counted upon to successfully execute on goals; organized and able to manage time effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
* Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment (complying with EPA/OSHA regulations).
* Responsible for expense management and financial performance of plant operations.
* Understands the organization's financial processes to prepare, justify and administer the annual operating plan.
* Fleet and logistics management.
* Management of production uptime for maximum equipment utilization.
* Maximize raw material usage to minimize scrap.
* Develop and maintain internal and external customers providing best in class customer service.
* Fixed asset management.
* Annual capital budget forecasting and management.
* Ensure employee development and positive employee relations while displaying a commitment to lead.
* Effectively communicate with others to provide solutions and promote teamwork amongst business units (i.e. sales, purchasing, human resources, logistics, credit, corporate operations, etc.).
* Oversee capital projects in your service center.
* Other duties as required by leadership

Position Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Industrial Distribution, Engineering or related discipline preferred
* Experience as an operations leader, with specific experience in lean manufacturing, asset utilization, data analysis, and team development
* Ability to manage and thrive within ambiguity - fast paced work environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Well developed interpersonal skills; the ability to establish trust and remain flexible in lifestyle and approach
* Understands how to lead change within dynamic environments across multiple geographies
* Strong diagnostic, problem solving and analytical skills
* Demonstrated bias toward action, with a focus on getting things done and making things happen