Manufacturing Flow Manager
Alleima USA LLC is seeking a results‑driven Manufacturing Flow Manager to lead one of our key production flows at our Clarks Summit, PA facility. This leader will be responsible for operational performance, including safety, quality, productivity, cost control, workforce capability, and on‑time delivery.
As part of our operations leadership team, you will drive continuous improvement, partner with cross‑functional departments, and ensure a high‑performance culture while effectively supervising and collaborating within a unionized manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring flow stability, improving operational performance, and supporting the long‑term competitiveness of the site.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and employment regulations while promoting a strong safety culture.
Provide full operational leadership for a designated manufacturing flow, ensuring excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC) performance.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of hourly employees and frontline leaders while maintaining strong, constructive relationships in a union environment.
Work collaboratively with union representatives and employees to promote fairness, clear communication, and consistent application of policies.
Drive Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives, problem‑solving, and process‑stability projects.
Manage workforce planning, training programs, skills development, and succession planning.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and HR to improve reliability, throughput, and workflow.
Use data and KPIs to monitor performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
Lead cultural and organizational changes to improve engagement, communication, accountability, and teamwork.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
5–8+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving heavy industrial, metals, or complex production processes.
Experience supervising, coaching, and collaborating within a unionized workforce.
Demonstrated success applying Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Proven ability to lead through change, influence cross‑functional teams, and develop talent at all levels.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with daily problem-solving and shifting priorities.
What You Can Expect From Us
Alleima USA LLC provides a comprehensive total compensation package including competitive salary, health/life/disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match. We also offer opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and career advancement within a global technology leader.
At Alleima, we prioritize safety, innovation, and collaboration. We work together to deliver exceptional products and solutions for our customers — and we’re committed to fostering a culture where employees can grow both personally and professionally.
Join our team and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing.
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What We Do
Alleima is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating. Based on long-term customer partnerships and leading materials technology, we develop products for the most demanding applications and industries. Our offering includes products like seamless steel tubes for the energy, chemical and aerospace industry, precision strip steel for white goods compressors, air conditioners and knife applications, based on more than 900 active alloy recipes. It also includes ultra-fine wires for medical and micro-electronic devices, industrial electric heating technology and coated strip steel for fuel cells technology for cars, trucks, and hydrogen production. The fully integrated value chain, from R&D to end-product, ensures industry-leading technology, quality, sustainability, and circularity. For more than 100 years, Alleima has recycled steel and today products consist of in average 83% recycled materials. Our arc furnaces use fossil free energy, and the CO2 emissions are low. Alleima has approximately 5,900 employees an customers in approximately 90 countries
