Plant Manager – Lean Ops Leader (Metal Fab)

System One

Wellsburg (WV)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 190,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

System One is seeking a Plant Manager in Wellsburg, WV to lead manufacturing operations. The role requires extensive experience in metal fabrication and machining, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

You will drive Lean/continuous improvement, manage labor and staffing, and collaborate with Supply Chain, QE, Engineering, and Maintenance to hit targets. This onsite, direct-hire position offers a competitive six-figure compensation package and opportunities to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including direct oversight of supervisors and production teams.
Background in metal fabrication and/or machining operations (CNC and fabrication processes).
Track record of improving SQDCP performance through Lean/continuous improvement methods.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production reporting.

Responsibilities

Own site safety performance: eliminate hazards, strengthen near-miss reporting, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable local regulations, required training, PPE standards, and audit readiness.
Lead incident investigations and drive implementation of lasting countermeasures.
Deliver daily and weekly production plan attainment, maintaining schedule stability with rapid escalation of issues.
Manage labor and staffing plans (shift coverage, overtime, cross-training) to hit output and service-level targets.
Coordinate shipping priorities and finished goods readiness with customer service and supply chain functions.
Ensure product conformance to specifications; partner with quality on containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Reduce scrap and rework through process controls, mistake-proofing, training, and layered process audits.
Partner with maintenance to drive preventive maintenance compliance, uptime, and reliability improvements (TPM where applicable).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, standard work, setup reduction, flow improvements) across fabrication and machining areas.
Apply data-driven problem solving (A3, 5-Why) to improve throughput, OEE, and constraint performance.
Build and execute operational plans to achieve budget targets.
Own controllable cost drivers (labor, overtime, scrap/rework, supplies) to hit annual operating plan targets.
Identify and justify capital, tooling, and automation investments with strong ROI.
Key Interfaces: Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS.
Key Performance Indicators: Safety, Delivery, Quality, Productivity, Cost, People metrics.