Employee Engagement Manager

Job Title: Employee Engagement Manager 

Original Date: 5/7/2024

Reporting To: Director of Financial Accounting / CFO 

Department: Human Resources

Salary: This salary pertains to a management position

Job Summary: 
Participate in the leadership and oversight of the human resources function and employee 
engagement activities, providing management teams with crucial insight into the company’s team 
members and impacts on the company culture.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Embody the company’s Core Focus and Core Values
• Develop and lead the Human Resources Department
• Act as a liaison between company leadership, management teams and team members
• Coordinate with the operations and plant teams on safety issues and OSHA requirements
• Plan, implement and track training and development plans for individual team members
• Oversee the hiring process at all levels to include recruiting, community engagement (i.e. schools,
• job fairs, apprenticeships, training grants, etc.), compatibility testing (i.e. Omnia, Culture Index, etc.),
• Job descriptions and onboarding
• Develop a calendar for consistent employee meetings, events, surveys, and announcements
• Ensure compliance with DOL and IRS regulations
• Review, update, and manage the handbook to ensure company rules are enforced, including
• appropriate disciplinary action
• Monitor compensation and benefit offerings to ensure a competitive local and industry environment
• Develop and manage a company-wide performance evaluation process
• Organize implementation and ongoing activities related to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Skills/Abilities:

• Developed competency to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Have unwavering integrity and positivity.
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and attention to detail.
• Be an emotionally intelligent, humble contributor to group goals and company needs.
• Be a self-motivated and driven learner with a desire to grow and develop.
• Be willing to participate in continuing education.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Thorough understanding of project management.
• Proficient speaking, reading, and writing Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred, SHRM certification preferred.
• Seven to ten years of experience in human resources and/or employee engagement roles preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in production manufacturing preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit at a desk and work on a computer.
• The position will be full-time, in the office.

Alliance Family of Companies:

Core Focus

• Create reliable steel solutions for the world accurately, competitively and on time.

Core Values

• Safety and Human Connection
• Systems and Technologies
• Expanding Capacities
• Partnerships
• Creativity
• Continuous Improvement
• Do the Right Thing

Plant Manager 

Job Description:

 Alliance Steel is a growing full-service steel processing company, diversifying into steel tubing production and manufacturing. We are seeking a Plant Manager for our Gary, IN, location to oversee our new tube-making equipment.  The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing a greenfield tube operation's start-up and overseeing the daily operational activities. The position will also have responsibility in our manufacturing area.

Start-up Responsibilities:

• Oversee the installation of the direct form mill and establish SOPs based on manufacturer training.
• Assist in the creation of production protocols and train employees in best practices.
• Implement qualitative procedures so products can be tested and documented during production.
• Establish preventative maintenance procedures in accordance with equipment manufacturers' guidance.
• Create a critical parts list and consumable KanBan quantities to optimize mill uptime.

Ongoing Duties:

• Lead, manage, and report daily production and quality requirements. Assist operators and employees in troubleshooting as necessary. Coach and mentor team members on properly operating equipment, tooling, and quality requirements. A strong understanding of customer requirements will be developed so quality decisions can be made to prevent rejections and claims.
• Train and cross-train team members continuously to ensure skill levels are proficient and equalized within their respective positions. Meet expectation deadlines of training timelines.
• Perform safety training, audits, and daily coaching so our team is safe and accident-free.
• Manage a safe and efficient flow of all material produced so labor allocation and usage align with productivity goals, including evaluating right-sizing teams each shift. Address and correct productivity delays so they are not a repeat issue.  Minimize gap and downtime and maximize uptime time.
• Lead daily housekeeping activities and allocate labor equally and appropriately to ensure continuing improvement towards a world-class appearance and maintain daily desired state.
• Assist as needed and coordinate the repair and maintenance of equipment as required.
• Ensure consistent timeliness of loading and unloading to avoid delays in inbound material removal and outbound shipments by the team. Included will be the correct shipment to our customers at all times by the training team to perform cross-checks and follow instructions on the material loaded.
• Set employee schedules, complete required production through the enterprise software, and review daily attendance punches for accuracy. Foresee and address overtime causes.  Approve or assist in weekly approval of hours.
• Learn and lead improvement on required business management/production metrics as a requirement of the position. Additionally, train team members so they understand their responsibilities to the metrics.  E., mill run rate, loading efficiencies, on-time delivery, etc.  Employees should understand huddle board information and how to interpret it.
• Ensure customer specifications are being met on all produced, inbound, and outgoing products as a result of auditing, training, and coaching throughout each shift. This will include correct packaging, labeling, dimensional tolerances, defect-free products, etc
• Work as a leader, team member, resource, and/or coach and maintain required Lean and Visual Factory areas, including 5S, KanBan, daily task boards, housekeeping matrices, pull systems, shipping lanes, staging, etc. Continuous improvement project participation is required.

Supervisor Requirements:

• As directed by the Operations Manager. Manage and oversee assigned personnel.  Make leadership decisions in accordance with the organization’s policies, handbook, and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include the training of employees and the planning, assigning, and directing of their work.  This also includes appraising the employees’ performance, rewarding them, addressing complaints, and resolving issues. 

Additional Information:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to follow verbal instructions and training. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Described here are representative of those that must be met/encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• This position will report to the Vice President of Operations.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma and 5– 10 years experience in tube manufacturing.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous managerial/director-level maintenance experience.

We offer:

• Healthcare Benefits
• Competitive Wages
• PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401K

We consistently improve our equipment and facilities while providing employees with an honest and helpful working environment.

Alliance Steel is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply.

Mill Operator - Alliance Tubular Products

Job Description Summary

Alliance Steel is a growing full-service steel processing company, diversifying into steel tubing production. We are seeking a first-shift Mill Operator for our Gary, IN location to oversee our new tube-making equipment. The Mill Operator will manage the daily production and oversee the quality and tracking of daily output.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adherence to Alliance Steel’s company rules, safety policies, and housekeeping regulations.
• Understanding of and adherence to Alliance Steel’s mission statement, values, and quality guidelines.
• Ability to follow and execute the production schedule.
• Follow qualitative procedures so the product can be tested and documented during production.
• Coordinate with and direct all other tube mill department associates as it relates to the review and sequencing of work orders to be produced.

Operating Duties:

• Operate tube mill drives, high-frequency welder, and mill ancillary systems (coolants, lubricants, OD scarfing, etc.) to ensure optimal performance and run speeds. Exceptions to this may include required adjustments for safety, quality, or operating issues necessitating stoppage or slowing of the process for resolution.
• Choose and install the correct, consumable supplies, such as impeders and high-frequency work coils, then locate them in their correct positions to maximize HF welder efficiency. Perform safety training, audits, and daily coaching so our team is safe and accident-free.
• Monitor the tube-making process – balancing motors, ensuring HF welder operates at maximum efficiency; mill coolants are on and at correct incoming temperatures; lubricating systems are on and operating at correct flow rates.
• Determine the correct OD scarfing tools to remove the weld bead properly.
• Lead daily housekeeping activities and allocate team members equally and appropriately to ensure continuing improvement towards a world-class appearance and maintain the daily desired state.
• Initiate and lead mill sizing changes. Adjust tooling according to qualitative requirements.
• Forward-looking, set up, and operating line inspection devices such as weld alignment, Eddy Current testing, and inkjet (stenciling) equipment.

Supervisor Requirements:

• As directed by the Plant Manager, manage and oversee assigned personnel. Make decisions in accordance with the organization’s policies, handbook, and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include the training of employees and the planning, assigning, and directing of their work.  This also includes appraising the employees’ performance, rewarding them, addressing complaints, and resolving issues. 

Additional Information:

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to follow verbal instructions and training. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma and 3–5 years experience in tube manufacturing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT described here are representative of those that must be met/encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, referral program

Preferred Skills/Requirements: High school diploma and 5-10 years experience in tube manufacturing

Pay: Salary to commensurate with experience

We offer:

• Healthcare Benefits
• Competitive Wages
• PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401K

We consistently improve our equipment and facilities while providing employees with an honest and helpful working environment.

Alliance Steel is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply.

Entry-Level Positions Available

New Job Opportunity in Northeast Indiana- Easy access on and off highways.

Alliance Steel is a steel service center located in Gary, Indiana, with over 20+ years of experience.

We constantly improve our equipment and facilities while providing employees with an honest and helpful working environment.

 Alliance Steel may be right for you if you want to work for a progressive company that delivers quality products and an innovative approach.  Alliance Steel is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support.

Summary: We are looking for the following:

Crane Operator

Alliance Steel is a steel service center located in Gary, Indiana, with over 20 + years of experience. 

Alliance Steel may be right for you if you want to work for a progressive company that delivers quality products and an innovative approach. 

We believe our employees are an asset and offer competitive pay based on experience.

Summary: We are looking for material handlers to perform the following items:

• Handle cranes and other lifting equipment (e.g., hoists) and transport loads
• Be able to lift and lower materials with precision
• Control lifting machinery using buttons, levers, and pedals
• Attach loads to hoists and cranes and safely remove them

We offer:

• Healthcare Benefits 
• Competitive 401K
• PTO Days 
• Paid Holidays 
• Industry – Leading Wages 

We are consistently improving our equipment and facilities while providing our employees with an honest and helpful working environment.

Alliance Steel is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply.

Slitter Operator

Alliance Steel is a steel service center located in Gary, Indiana, with over 20 + years of experience.

Alliance Steel may be right for you if you want to work for a progressive company that delivers quality products and an innovative approach.

We believe our employees are an asset and offer competitive pay based on experience.

Summary: Alliance Steel is looking for an experienced Slitter Operator to join our team.

• Perform slitter functions in agreement with the written work instruction and the production order
• Meet production schedules and customer requirements by establishing and maintaining good communications with team members
• Measure steel for customer specification conformance
• Must be able to identify conforming/nonconforming products

We offer:

• Healthcare Benefits
• Competitive Wages
• PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401K

We consistently improve our equipment and facilities while providing employees with an honest and helpful working environment.

Alliance Steel is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply.

Electronic Automation Technician 

Summary:

We seek a qualified, experienced individual to join our company as an Electronic Automation Technician. As part of our team, you will install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout production. You will also troubleshoot parts, including motion sensors, control components, photosensors, and other vital technology. In addition to maintaining smooth operations, you will be a subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and key decision-makers, delivering reports on current automation capabilities and future opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and replace automation systems at key points in the production process
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components, including servos, sensors, and control components
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance
• Maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems
• Log equipment usage, parts replacement, and scheduled maintenance to ensure maximum functionality
• Must adhere to standard safety regulations
• Candidate must possess strong electrical knowledge and strong mechanical skills
• Experience in working with computer-controlled machines, production, and packaging
• Autonomous, reliable, and solution-oriented method of working, a strong sense of responsibility, and excellent communication skills
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen/physical and background check

Essential Education, Skills, and Experience: 

• Experience in electronic automated mechatronics a plus
• Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills

Physical, Environmental, Cognitive Requirements: 

• Lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving up to 50lbs.
• Continuous walking, climbing and standing

Hourly Rate: 

• Commensurate with experience

We offer:

• Healthcare Benefits
• Competitive Wages
• PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive 401K

We consistently improve our equipment and facilities while providing employees with an honest and helpful working environment.

Alliance is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a workforce as diverse as the communities in which we work, live, and support. If you are bilingual, we encourage you to apply.

Operador de grúa

Descripción de trabajo:

Nueva oportunidad de empleo en el Noreste de Indiana- Fácil y accesible a la autopista.

Alliance Steel es un centro de servicios, localizados en Gary, Indiana.  Con mas de 20+ años de experiencia.

Estamos constantemente mejorando nuestro equipo e instalaciones. Mientras brindamos a nuestros empleados un ambiente de trabajo honesto y útil.

Si tiene le interesa trabajar para una empresa progresista que ofrece productos de calidad y un enfoque innovador. Alliance Steel puede ser adecuado para usted.  Alliance Steel es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No es esforzamos por crear un enfoque de trabajo tan diverso como las comunidades en las que trabajamos, vivimos y apoyamos.

Resumen:

Estamos buscando trabajadores para realizar funciones de empacamiento.

• Manejar grúas y otros equipos de elevación. (p. ej., polipastos) y trasportar cargas.
• Sabiduría de levantar y bajar materiales con precisión.
• Controlar la maquinaria de elevación mediante botones, niveles y pedales.
• Sujetar cargas a grúas y retirarlas con seguridad.
• Seguir con protocolos de seguridad.
• Cualquier otro deber asignado por la gerencia.
• Flexibilidad de trabajar horas extras y fines de semana cuando sea necesario.

Ofrecemos:

• Beneficios Médicos
• Vacaciones
• Días festivos pagados
• 401K Compensatorio.

Posiciones Disponibles Para Nivel Principiantes

Nueva oportunidad de empleo en el Noreste de Indiana – Fácil y accesible a las autopistas.

Alliance Steel es un centro de servicios de Metal, localizado en Gary, Indiana con más de 20 años de experiencia.

Descripción de empleo:

Estamos constantemente mejorando nuestro equipo e instalaciones.  Mientras brindamos a nuestros empleados un ambiente de trabajo honesto y útil.

Si tiene el interés de trabajar para una empresa progresista que ofrece productos de calidad y un enfoque innovador. Alliance Steel puede ser adecuado para usted.  Alliance Steel es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.  Nos esforzamos por crear un enfoque de trabajo tan diverso como las comunidades en las que trabajamos, vivimos y apoyamos.

Resumen: Estamos en busca de trabajadores para realizar funciones de lo siguiente:

Operador de Cortadora

Nueva oportunidad de empleo en el Noreste de Indiana – Fácil y accesible a las autopistas.

Alliance Steel es un centro de servicios de Metal, localizado en Gary, Indiana con más de 20 años de experiencia.

Descripción de empleo:

Estamos constantemente mejorando nuestro equipo e instalaciones.  Mientras brindamos a nuestros empleados un ambiente de trabajo honesto y útil.

Si tiene le interesa trabajar para una empresa progresista que ofrece productos de calidad y un enfoque innovador. Alliance Steel puede ser adecuado para usted.  Alliance Steel es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.  Nos esforzamos por crear un enfoque de trabajo tan diverso como las comunidades en las que trabajamos, vivimos y apoyamos.

Resumen:

Alliance Steel esta buscando a personal con experiencia en cortadora de metal, que se una a nuestro equipo para lo siguiente:

• Realizar funciones de corte longitudinal de acuerdo con las instrucciones de trabajo escritas y la orden de producción.
• Que cumpla con los cronogramas de producción y los requisitos del cliente estableciendo y manteniendo buenas comunicaciones con miembros del equipo.
• Medir el metal/acero para cumplir con las especificaciones del cliente.
• Debe ser capaz de identificar productos conformes / no-conformes.
• Seguir protocolos de seguridad.
• Flexibilidad de trabajar horas extras y fines de semana cuando sea necesario.

Ofrecemos:

• Beneficios Médicos
• Vacaciones
• Días festivos pagados
• 401K Compensatorio.