Operations Leader: Flat-Rolled Metals & Finishing

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search is conducting a confidential search for operations leaders to oversee plate, hot mill and flat-rolled finishing in a large metals operation in South Central Pennsylvania.

Ideal candidates bring floor-level leadership experience in aluminum, steel or heavy manufacturing, with a track record of improving safety, quality and productivity. Relocation support may be available for select candidates.

Qualifications

• Floor-oriented leaders who engage employees, ensure accountability, and maintain safety and product quality.
• Direct experience with aluminum plate is highly attractive but not essential; steel plate or similar metals ok.
• Minimum three years of manufacturing experience; at least two years in supervision or lead roles.
• Ability to read equipment schematics and engineering drawings; data-driven problem solving.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when needed; legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge; AS400/Oracle experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams, shift coordinators and maintenance resources.
• Set operating priorities aligned with safety, quality, production and customer needs.
• Organize and monitor production workflow.
• Coach supervisors and hourly staff to improve performance.
• Schedule staff, track timekeeping and handle personnel matters.
• Ensure environmental, safety and quality requirements are met.
• Investigate incidents, equipment failures and quality issues.
• Implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Control operating supplies and departmental expenses within budget.
• Lead daily team meetings and encourage employee participation.
• Drive structured problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Improve equipment capability, process discipline, throughput and schedule attainment.
• Reinforce Lean, Six Sigma and human-performance principles.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Safety Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

AS400

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search is conducting a confidential search for operations leaders to oversee plate, hot mill and flat-rolled finishing in a large metals operation in South Central Pennsylvania.

Ideal candidates bring floor-level leadership experience in aluminum, steel or heavy manufacturing, with a track record of improving safety, quality and productivity. Relocation support may be available for select candidates.