Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor – Manufacturing Leadership Development Track

Employment Type:
Full-Time | Exempt

We are partnering with a leading North American steel processing and manufacturing organization to hire three Operations Supervisors at a major Midwest facility in Ottawa, Ohio.

This is not a traditional “working lead” role. This position is part of a structured leadership development program designed to build future plant managers and senior operations leaders.

If you are a performance-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants a clear path toward plant leadership, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for driving performance on the plant floor. This is a highly visible leadership position with ownership over safety, quality, productivity, and team engagement.

You will not be expected to operate machinery or perform maintenance. Instead, your focus will be:

• Driving throughput and operational performance
• Managing KPIs such as OEE, output per labor hour, and productivity metrics
• Holding teams accountable to daily targets
• Identifying performance gaps and implementing corrective actions
• Leading from the floor (majority of time spent in production environment)
• Developing and coaching frontline teammates
• Creating a culture of ownership and accountability

This role is central to the organization’s succession planning and long-term leadership strategy.

We are seeking leaders — not just supervisors.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to performance metrics (OEE, throughput, output per labor hour, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to drive results through others
• Strong floor presence and accountability mindset
• High ambition and long-term leadership potential

Metals industry experience is helpful but not required. Strong operations leaders from other industrial environments are encouraged to apply.

We are open to a range of profiles:

• High-potential early-career leaders with strong drive and leadership aptitude
• Experienced production or operations supervisors
• Emerging plant leaders seeking a growth platform

• Monthly productivity-based bonus opportunity
• Overtime eligibility under certain conditions
• Structured leadership development progression
• Full benefits package

• Clear path toward plant management
• High-impact role in a large, complex manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to influence culture and performance