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Director of Operations Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Job Ref: 41592
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS TO WORK ONSITE IN COLLEGEVILLE PA. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH A STRONG BACKGROUND IN LEADING AND HELPING GROW A TEAM. HIGHLY PREFER SOMEONE WITH CURRENT OR PREVIOUS EXPOSURE IN THE METALS INDUSTRIES.
THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE
SALARY: $175K-$200K
TARGET BONUS OF 12.5%
MUST HAVES:
BACHELORS DEGREE IN ENGINEERING
SR LEVEL EXPERIENCE
MUST BE OPEN TO BEING HANDS-ON NOT JUST OFFICE TYPE OF JOB
HIGHLY PREFER SOMEONE WITH CURRENT OR PREVIOUS METAL MANU EXPERIENCE
Director of Operations
Location: Collegeville, PA – 100% Onsite
Reports To: President
Direct Reports: Engineering, Production Supervisors, Shipping/Receiving, Maintenance & Quality
Position Summary
The Director of Operations leads day-to-day manufacturing and engineering operations for a manufacturer of custom steel, aluminum, and wood products .
This position has responsibility for Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping/Receiving , with ownership of safety, quality, on-time delivery, cost, capacity, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a hands-on manufacturing leader with a strong background in engineer-to-order fabrication , ideally within architectural metals, stairs and railings, structural steel, millwork, or similar custom manufacturing environments .
Key Responsibilities
Lead Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping/Receiving operations.
Manage and develop supervisors, managers, and hourly production teams .
Own plant performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity .
Lead OSHA compliance, safety training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Manage production capacity, staffing, fabrication, welding, materials, and workflow to meet customer lead times.
Drive improvements in quality, defects, rework, customer complaints, and equipment reliability .
Establish and manage KPIs and hold departments accountable for results.
Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, and waste reduction.
Manage departmental budgets, labor, overtime, materials, maintenance costs, and operating expenses.
Identify, justify, and manage capital equipment and facility projects .
Partner with Purchasing to manage raw materials and inventory levels.
Work with Engineering on custom products, new designs, and engineer-to-order projects .
Partner with Sales and executive leadership on forecasts, customer commitments, priorities, and capacity planning.
Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor , identifying problems and driving solutions.
Use production and financial data to make operational decisions and support company growth.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Structural Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field , or equivalent experience.
10+ years of manufacturing/operations experience .
5+ years leading plant operations or multiple manufacturing departments .
Experience leading functions such as Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and/or Supply Chain .
Strong experience in engineer-to-order or custom fabrication manufacturing .
Background in metal fabrication, welding, architectural metals, stairs/railings, structural steel, millwork, building products, or similar manufacturing strongly preferred .
Experience managing through supervisors and managers .
Experience owning a P&L or departmental operating budget .
Experience planning and managing CAPEX projects .
Hands-on Lean manufacturing experience, including 5S, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping.
Proven track record improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost .
Experience establishing and managing manufacturing KPIs .
Strong understanding of production capacity, labor planning, inventory, and manufacturing costs.
ERP/MRP experience preferred.
Lean/Six Sigma and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
Must be a hands-on leader comfortable spending significant time on the shop floor .
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Worksite address
collegeville, PA, 19426, US
Who can apply
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