Job Summary

To coach and otherwise guide a team of employees to achieve optimum levels of productivity, quality and safety while meeting operational deadlines and budgets. This typically includes recruiting and hiring qualified employees and ensuring that they receive all necessary training and education. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for maintaining a high performance work environment through appropriate goal setting, operating principles, communication, and fair treatment of all employees. As necessary, the supervisor must take action to correct poor performance and poor behavior that puts the employee or team at risk or impacts the team’s ability to achieve its objectives.

Job Description

Production Supervisor – Slitting Operations

📍 Smithfield, RI | Full-Time | 1st Shift
💲 $70,000 – $80,000 annually + Monthly Gainshare Bonus
🚚 Candidates local to RI, New England, NY, or PA preferred (Relocation assistance considered for the ideal candidate)

Bring Your Expertise. Lead with Impact. Grow with Us.

At thyssenkrupp Materials NA (tkMMS), your next opportunity isn’t just another job — it’s your chance to be part of a global organization with a local footprint and real career growth potential. We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor – Slitting Operations to join our high-performing team in Smithfield, RI, where your leadership will directly support our plant’s success and position you for advancement — including a potential future Plant Manager track.

If you have a passion for operational excellence, safety, and team development — and you’re ready to grow with a company that invests in you — we want to meet you.

Why Join the tkMMS Family?

✅ Monthly Gainshare Bonus Program — Your success pays off
✅ Growth Opportunities — This role has a clear path to higher leadership, including potential Plant Manager
✅ Comprehensive Benefits — Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Paid Time Off
✅ Inclusive Culture — We value diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences
✅ Be Part of Something Bigger — tkMMS is part of thyssenkrupp Materials NA, a global leader in innovation, safety, and long-term careers

We prefer candidates based in Rhode Island, the broader New England region, New York, or Pennsylvania, but for the ideal candidate, an affordable relocation package is available.

What You’ll Do:

✔️ Lead production and distribution activities to meet operational goals
✔️ Teach, coach, and guide your team on safety, equipment use, and process excellence
✔️ Manage schedules, priorities, and performance, ensuring quality standards and team success
✔️ Handle performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency
✔️ Maintain accurate records, reports, and communication with internal and external stakeholders
✔️ Drive safety culture — monitor conditions, address issues, and ensure a safe work environment
✔️ Apply problem-solving tools like 8D, 5 Why, and Kaizen to continuously improve operations
✔️ Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth and customer satisfaction

This position works directly on the warehouse floor, near heavy machinery — a safety mindset is essential.

What You Bring to the Table:

✅ 5+ years of slitting operations experience — Required
✅ 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment — Required
✅ 3+ years of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint experience — Required (report generation, analysis, presentations)
✅ Strong communication, team-building, and organizational skills
✅ Ability to work cross-functionally and influence team performance
✅ SAP knowledge — a plus
✅ Safety-first mindset and demonstrated leadership success
✅ Authorized to work in the U.S. — No sponsorship available
✅ Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screening (This is a safety-sensitive position; includes marijuana testing per applicable laws)

Preferred Extras:

✔️ Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
✔️ Knowledge of metals processing, staging, packaging, and shipping
✔️ Exposure to ISO standards, lean practices, safety programs, or sales functions
✔️ First Aid and CPR certification

Looking for a Long-Term Career Home? Let’s Talk.

This is more than a job — it’s your opportunity to step into a leadership role with clear advancement potential, an inclusive team, and a company invested in your success.

thyssenkrupp Materials NA (tkMNA) and tkMMS are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to lead? Apply today and start your next chapter with us.

Job Compensation

$70,000- $80,000 + Gainshare Incentive (monthly potential)

Small Relocation Package for ideal candidate.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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