Director of Operations — Lean Manufacturing & Safety Lead

SS Industries; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Industries, based in Collegeville, PA, seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day engineering and manufacturing, owning product design and execution, safety, quality, efficiency, on-time delivery, and cost.

The role builds a high-performing team, drives continuous improvement, and partners with the Leadership Team to develop and execute key strategic initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, finance and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in operations, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10+ years in operations with leadership across multiple departments (engineering, quality, production, or supply chain).
• 8+ years manufacturing experience including at least 5 years leading plant teams.
• Experience in metal fabrication, welding, or building products manufacturing.
• Strong track record improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Hands-on Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead and develop supervisors and hourly teams.
• Comfortable reporting with data, KPIs, and budgets.
• Strong communication at all organizational levels.
• Onsite presence in Collegeville, PA.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure associates return home safely.
• Own OSHA compliance, training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maximize capacity, labor, fabrication, welding, and coating for lead times.
• Drive the Quality Team to reduce defects, rework, and customer complaints.
• Resolve product issues quickly with Customer Service and Engineering.
• Identify and lead projects to reduce waste and cost.
• Partner with Purchasing to maintain appropriate raw material inventories.
• Build and manage the Operations Annual Operating Plan and budget.
• Control labor, overtime, materials, and maintenance costs.
• Recommend and justify capital investments.
• Collaborate with President, Finance and Commercial teams on forecasts and commitments.
• Work with Engineering and Marketing on new products and custom orders.
• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure progress.
• Share best practices across the MBP Group.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Budgeting & KPIs

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety & Quality focus

Change management

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

SS Industries, based in Collegeville, PA, seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day engineering and manufacturing, owning product design and execution, safety, quality, efficiency, on-time delivery, and cost.

The role builds a high-performing team, drives continuous improvement, and partners with the Leadership Team to develop and execute key strategic initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, finance and external vendors.