Director of Manufacturing Operations

Leeco Steel

Suppliers

Portage, IN - USA

Director

Experteer Overview

In this role you lead the company’s warehouse, distribution and steel plate processing functions to drive safety, quality and profitable growth. You will partner across functions to optimize inventory, production planning, maintenance, and logistics, supporting Leeco Steel’s expansion of processing capabilities. You will foster accountability, continuous improvement and employee development to meet customer requirements and standards. This role offers visibility across multi-site operations and a chance to shape operational excellence at scale.

Compensation / Benefits

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

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

Key requirements

Bachelor degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in steel service center, metals distribution, manufacturing, or industrial processing
Experience leading steel plate processing, warehouse, distribution, and production operations
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 (cutting, drilling, machining, milling, material handling, finishing)
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

leadership communication coaching Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Six Sigma

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