Director, Manufacturing & Supply Chain - Steel & Automation

Bil-Jax

Archbold (OH)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Bil-Jax is seeking a Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain to own the operating system for our steel fabrication and assembly business. You will drive modernization, automation, and supply chain integration, coordinating with Product Marketing and Engineering to optimize a 2,000-SKU footprint and improve working capital.

The role reports to the VP/GM and operates within a collaborative French corporate structure, guiding cross-functional teams through transformation and capital deployments to

Qualifications

10–15+ years of progressive operational leadership in industrial manufacturing.
At least 5 years in a site leadership role (e.g., Plant Manager, Director of Operations).
Experience in automation and robotics on the manufacturing floor.
Experience scaling a mid-market revenue business; $30M–$100M range.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations.

Responsibilities

Lead factory modernization and automation initiatives.
Own CapEx lifecycle from vendor selection to commissioning.
Oversee S&OP and end-to-end supply chain and procurement.
Manage material sourcing, inventory, and warehousing to optimize service levels.
Champion safety and regulatory compliance across the site.

Skills

Operational leadership

Industrial manufacturing

Automation implementation

Production planning

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

The role reports to the VP/GM and operates within a collaborative French corporate structure, guiding cross-functional teams through transformation and capital deployments to

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