Plant Operations Leader – Safety, Lean & Fabrication

Hohmann & Barnard, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marmon, part of Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Manufacturing Safety and Process Improvement Leader in the Chester, PA area to champion a zero-incident culture across fabrication, stamping, and wire forming. You will ensure OSHA compliance, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and proper PPE usage while guiding laser, press, and wire forming operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing nesting and cutting parameters, reducing scrap and downtime, coordinating CAD/CAM integration with engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years supervisory experience in fabrication, machine shop, or metal manufacturing environment.
• Advanced technical knowledge of fiber laser cutting systems and CAD/CAM programming.
• Strong understanding of: Nesting software optimization; CNC code interpretation; Stamping press operations and die setup; Wire forming/bending processes; Sheet metal fabrication best practices.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel for KPI tracking and data analysis).
• Ability to analyze production metrics and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across fabrication, stamping, and wire forming operations.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, machine guarding integrity, lockout/tagout adherence, and proper PPE usage.
• Provide technical leadership for CNC laser & plasma cutting systems (e.g., Amada, Komatsu, Trumpf, or equivalent).
• Oversee nesting optimization, cut parameter development, and material utilization efficiency.
• Drive reduction in scrap and rework through programming refinement and first-piece validation processes.
• Collaborate with engineering on CAD/CAM integration and program validation prior to production release.
• Monitor machine uptime, cutting efficiency, and consumable life to improve OEE.
• Supervise stamping operations including progressive dies, transfer dies, and single-hit press applications.
• Partner with tooling and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve changeover efficiency (SMED).
• Drive scrap reduction and die performance optimization.
• Oversee CNC wire bending/forming machines and related automation.
• Ensure program accuracy, tooling selection, bend sequence optimization, and repeatability.

Job description

Marmon, part of Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Manufacturing Safety and Process Improvement Leader in the Chester, PA area to champion a zero-incident culture across fabrication, stamping, and wire forming. You will ensure OSHA compliance, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and proper PPE usage while guiding laser, press, and wire forming operations.

Responsibilities include optimizing nesting and cutting parameters, reducing scrap and downtime, coordinating CAD/CAM integration with engineering,