Senior Plant Manager - Metal Fabrication & Lean (Onsite)

Energy Jobline ZR; Wellsburg (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Plant Manager in Wellsburg, WV, for a direct-hire role. You will own site safety, drive continuous improvement, and lead production plans across fabrication and machining operations.

The role requires extensive manufacturing leadership experience and expertise in lean methods, ERP/MRP systems, and cost control. You will manage labor, coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality, and partner with Maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with 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 and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and audit readiness with training and PPE standards.
• Lead incident investigations and implement lasting countermeasures.
• Deliver production plan attainment and maintain schedule stability.
• Manage labor, staffing plans, overtime, and cross-training to hit targets.
• Coordinate shipping priorities with customer service and supply chain.
• Ensure product conformance and drive containment and root-cause actions with Quality.
• Reduce scrap and rework via process controls and mistake-proofing.
• Advance preventive maintenance, uptime, and TPM improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, standard work, setup reduction).
• Apply data-driven problem solving (A3, 5-Why) to improve throughput and OEE.
• Build and execute plans to achieve budget targets and control costs.
• Identify capital, tooling, and automation investments with ROI justification.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean / CI

ERP / MRP systems

CNC / metal fabrication

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

System One is seeking a Plant Manager in Wellsburg, WV, for a direct-hire role. You will own site safety, drive continuous improvement, and lead production plans across fabrication and machining operations.

The role requires extensive manufacturing leadership experience and expertise in lean methods, ERP/MRP systems, and cost control. You will manage labor, coordinate with Supply Chain and Quality, and partner with Maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.