Operations Director: Lean Excellence in Metal Fabrication

Justrite Safety Group; Wellsburg (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary with incentive plan

Extensive benefits package including 4

401K with company match

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group is seeking a Director of Operations to lead one metal fabrication site, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive SQDCP performance, coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance, and champion Lean/CI improvements across fabrication and machining.

The role demands 15+ years of senior manufacturing leadership, a strong background in metal fabrication, and a track record of improving plant performance using Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including supervision of production teams.
• Experience in metal fabrication and/or machining operations (CNC and fab processes).
• Demonstrated success improving SQDCP performance using Lean/CI methods.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP environments and production reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own site safety performance: eliminate hazards, near-miss reporting, corrective action closure.
• Ensure OSHA/local regulations, required training, PPE, and audit readiness.
• Lead incident investigations and implement countermeasures.
• Deliver daily and weekly production plan attainment while maintaining schedule stability.
• Manage labor and staffing plans (shift coverage, overtime, cross-training) to meet output and service-level targets.
• Coordinate shipping priorities and finished goods readiness with Customer Service and Supply Chain.
• Ensure product conformance to specifications; partner with Quality on containment, root cause, and corrective actions.
• Reduce scrap and rework through process controls, mistake-proofing, training, and layered process audits as applicable.
• Partner with Maintenance to drive preventive maintenance compliance, uptime, and reliability improvements.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives across fabrication and machining.
• Use data-driven problem solving (A3, 5-Why) to improve throughput, OEE, and constraint performance.
• Create and deliver on operational plans to achieve budget.
• Develop and coach supervisors, managers, and team leads; set expectations, build accountability, and strengthen engagement.
• Own controllable cost drivers (labor, overtime, scrap/rework, supplies) and deliver annual operating plan targets.
• Identify and justify capital, tooling, and automation opportunities with strong ROI.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean/CI

ERP/MRP

CNC/machining operations

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Job description

Justrite Safety Group is seeking a Director of Operations to lead one metal fabrication site, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive SQDCP performance, coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance, and champion Lean/CI improvements across fabrication and machining.

The role demands 15+ years of senior manufacturing leadership, a strong background in metal fabrication, and a track record of improving plant performance using Lean methods.