Director of Manufacturing Operations

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead warehouse, distribution, and steel processing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable execution of company objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, process standardization, and effective resource utilization.
• Oversee production planning, inventory management, maintenance programs, capital projects, and facility operations to support customer and business requirements.
• Monitor operational performance and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, cost control, and service levels.
• Support the continued growth and optimization of Leeco Steel's value-added processing capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Human Resources to support workforce planning, employee relations, training, and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, ISO requirements, and customer specifications.
• Lead efforts to improve processing accuracy, reduce errors and claims, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure customer commitments are met safely, accurately, and on time.
• Assist in maintaining a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all company, OSHA, state and federal safety regulations.
• Lead safety initiatives, audits, training, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Ensure effective implementation of safety programs, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within the steel service center, metals distribution, manufacturing, or industrial processing industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading steel plate processing, warehouse, distribution, and production operations is required.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence principles.
• Proven success leading multi-site operations and large operational teams.
• Experience managing capital projects, operational budgets, and process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of steel plate processing equipment and operations, including cutting, drilling, machining, milling, material handling, and finishing processes.
• Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and organizational development capabilities.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and safety management programs.

Leeco Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 401k with Employer Match