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Founded in 1914, CTI is one of the largest specialty steel service centers in the U.S., with over 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art facilities and more than 30,000-line items in inventory. Our Romeoville location offers a wide variety of metals including carbon, stainless, and aluminum pipe, tube, bar, fittings, and more, plus value-added services such as tube/fabrication, laser cutting, bending, welding, sawing, and custom stocking programs.

We are seeking a 3rd Shift Assistant Plant Manager for our Romeoville Facility

Key Responsibilities

+ Champion a culture of safety by enforcing and improving CTI Safety Policies. Ensure all employees follow established safety standards and procedures.

+ Direct all 3rd shift manufacturing and distribution activities, maintaining a smooth workflow from job creation through completion.

+ Schedule, assign, and manage personnel and equipment for optimal efficiency and resource utilization.

+ Oversee accurate pulling, receiving, and storage of raw materials and finished goods.

+ Ensure timely and accurate completion of inventory cycle counts.

+ Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness across all departments.

+ Maintain attendance records, conduct performance evaluations, and administer disciplinary actions as directed by the Plant Manager.

+ Enforce company policies, rules, and regulations among employees and contractors.

+ Communicate effectively with other shifts and departments to ensure production continuity and customer satisfaction.

+ Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Qualifications/Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

+ Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution (metals industry preferred).

+ Strong understanding of inventory management, production scheduling, quality control, and personnel management.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with ERP systems a plus.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.

+ Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented.

+ Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

+ Committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of safety and performance.

Working environment/physical demands:

+ Position requires environmental demands of working outdoors in both summer and winter conditions.

+ Must be able to occasionally lift, move, and raise objects between 5 – 60 pounds on average.

+ This position also requires walking and standing about 5 - 8 hours of the day.

+ Exposed to warehouse working conditions and surroundings, while wearing the required PPE.

+ Some occasional off-site travel may be required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

+ Starting salary $75-$85K

+ Annual bonus incentive

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Supplemental life and disability coverage

+ 401(k) plan with company match

+ 100% Tuition Reimbursement

A starting salary higher than $75,000 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

You can see the manufacturing and warehouse areas at: CTI Romeoville Virtual Tour short_version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f6MpBGsx8k)

FOCUS ON DIVERSITY

We want our teams to reflect the diverse communities where we live and work. We’re building a culture that strives to acknowledge and overcome bias and cultivates leaders who value, support and celebrate diversity of thought and perspective. It’s important that our employees feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Unique insights and experiences are what fuel our safe, profitable growth. Because we’re stronger together.

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