Director of Operations & Manufacturing - Multi-Site Lean Transformation

Southeast Steel Systems; Adel (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Southeast Steel Systems is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations and Manufacturing to lead two steel fabrication plants in Adel, GA and Tampa, FL. The role focuses on safety, quality, throughput, and lead-time reduction while launching second shifts and driving capacity.

This position demands senior manufacturing leadership and a track record of transformational results. You will own budgets and P&L, partner with Finance, and work with Sales to ensure reliable lead-times.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience across multiple sites.
• Hands-on leadership in lean transformation, safety, quality, and throughput.
• Experience launching or managing second/multi-shift operations with staffing plans.
• Strong KPIs, daily management routines, and cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, housekeeping, and OSHA compliance across Adel and Tampa plants.
• Establish and mature quality systems (QC/QA, CAPA, ISO-style reviews).
• Drive lead-time reduction, flow improvement, and bottleneck removal actions.
• Own manufacturing budgets, P&L results, and capital expenditure decisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, detailing, and purchasing to remove delays.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Multi-site operations

P&L management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Job description

Southeast Steel Systems is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations and Manufacturing to lead two steel fabrication plants in Adel, GA and Tampa, FL. The role focuses on safety, quality, throughput, and lead-time reduction while launching second shifts and driving capacity.

This position demands senior manufacturing leadership and a track record of transformational results. You will own budgets and P&L, partner with Finance, and work with Sales to ensure reliable lead-times.