Group Leader 1 - 421 Production Control Nights

Lead a Team. Drive Results. Build Your Career.

Are you a natural leader who enjoys helping others succeed? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter?

At Worthington Steel, our Manufacturing Team Leaders play a critical role in keeping production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. In this hands-on leadership position, you''ll coach and develop employees, solve production challenges, and help create a positive work environment where people can do their best work.

We''re looking for dependable leaders who lead by example, communicate well, and enjoy developing others while building a long-term career with Worthington Steel.

Why You''ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning Day 1
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Safe, team-oriented work environment
• Career growth opportunities throughout Worthington Steel

What You''ll Do

As a Group Leader, you''ll help lead daily operations by:

• Leading your team to achieve daily safety, quality, production, and shipping goals
• Coaching, training, and developing team members
• Conducting pre-shift meetings and communicating daily priorities
• Assigning work and balancing resources throughout the shift
• Monitoring production performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency
• Supporting production by resolving issues that impact safety, quality, or productivity
• Completing production, scrap, rework, attendance, and payroll documentation
• Supporting employee performance discussions, evaluations, and development plans
• Assisting with incident investigations and promoting a strong safety culture
• Supporting the supervisor and serving as acting supervisor when needed

Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to solve problems, and the chance to help your team succeed.

You''ll Be a Great Fit If You...

• Enjoy leading and motivating people
• Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships
• Stay organized and prioritize effectively
• Lead by example and hold yourself to high standards
• Take ownership and make sound decisions
• Enjoy solving problems and improving processes
• Value safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What We''re Looking For

We''re interested in leaders who have experience in manufacturing and enjoy helping others grow.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous leadership, team lead, or Group Leader experience in manufacturing
• Two or more years of manufacturing or production experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coaching, training, or developing employees
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing production needs
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• First Aid/CPR or emergency response training is a plus

Success in This Role Looks Like...

You''ll thrive in this position if you:

• Build trust with your team through communication and accountability
• Help employees develop their skills and succeed
• Maintain a safe, productive work environment
• Keep production on schedule while maintaining quality standards
• Look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Lead with integrity and support a positive team culture

Build More Than a Job

At Worthington Steel, leadership is about more than directing work. It''s about developing people, solving problems, and creating an environment where teams can succeed.

Many of our leaders started in production roles and advanced by learning new skills, taking on new challenges, and investing in the success of those around them.

If you''re ready to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career, we''d love to hear from you.

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.