Tube Mill Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tube mill operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Develop and adjust production schedules as needed to support customer and business requirements.
• Supervise mill changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns to ensure efficiency and minimal downtime.
• Actively participate in breakdowns, bottlenecks, and scheduled downtime to restore operations quickly.
• Train, coach, and develop tube mill employees to improve performance, skill levels, and engagement.
• Provide hands-on leadership by working alongside employees on the shop floor as needed.
• Manage employee timesheets, training records, and disciplinary actions in coordination with HR.
• Ensure proper staffing levels by assisting with interviews and finding coverage for vacations and call-offs.
• Ensure all products meet quality requirements and support quality audits as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required production, operating, and quality reports accurately and on time.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control.
• Communicate equipment irregularities or malfunctions to management and maintenance teams.
• Absorb and assist with repairs and preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations to maintain a clean, safe, and organized workplace.
• Promote safe work practices and actively address unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Collaborate with other supervisors, production teams, maintenance, and quality departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicate expectations, priorities, and performance feedback clearly and professionally.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Prior steel industry experience required; tube mill experience preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime and adapt to changing production demands.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including experience with production reporting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Quality audit experience preferred, specifically ISO 9001.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform hands-on tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly to equipment issues or production interruptions.

Company Information

Heidtman Steel is a leading service center network with over 70 years of excellence in steel processing and customer-focused solutions. As a family-owned company, we are proud to combine innovation with a strong “can-do” attitude, delivering tailored solutions to customers ranging from large OEMs to small job shops. We value our employees as our most important resource and foster a supportive, family-like environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with Return-on-equity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account
• Company paid disability and life insurance benefits
• Health club reimbursement and tuition assistance and more!