Operations Manager

I am conducting a confidential search for several operations leaders for a large, sophisticated metals-manufacturing operation in South Central Pennsylvania.

We are interested in speaking with production and maintenance leaders from aluminum, steel and other heavy-manufacturing environments. Particularly relevant experience would include:

• Flat-rolled sheet and coil operations
• Mill finishing
• Rolling and finishing lines
• Heat treatment and annealing
• Melt, casting or other continuous-process operations
• Heavy industrial maintenance supporting rolling operations

These positions offer the opportunity to lead cross-functional production and maintenance resources within a technically demanding, safety-sensitive manufacturing environment.

Depending upon the particular opportunity, responsibilities may include:

• Leading production teams, shift coordinators and maintenance resources
• Establishing operating priorities aligned with safety, quality, production and customer requirements
• Organizing and monitoring production workflow
• Coaching supervisors and hourly employees while building stronger team performance
• Managing employee scheduling, performance, timekeeping and related personnel matters
• Ensuring that environmental, safety and quality requirements are consistently maintained
• Investigating operating incidents, equipment failures and quality issues
• Implementing timely corrective actions and preventing recurring problems
• Controlling operating supplies and departmental expenses within budget
• Leading daily team meetings and encouraging employee participation
• Driving structured problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Improving equipment capability, process discipline, throughput, reliability and schedule attainment
• Reinforcing Lean, Six Sigma and human-performance principles throughout the operation

We are seeking floor-oriented leaders who know how to engage employees, establish accountability and improve results without losing sight of safety or product quality.

Direct experience with aluminum plate would be highly attractive, but it is not essential. Candidates may come from steel plate, hot-strip mills, cold rolling, flat-rolled finishing, coil processing or other comparable metals operations.

Strong candidates should offer:

• At least three years of manufacturing experience
• A minimum of two years of supervisory or project-leadership experience
• Strong team-building, coaching and employee-development skills
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment capability
• Experience leading safety, quality, productivity and cost-improvement initiatives
• The ability to read or understand equipment schematics and engineering drawings
• A disciplined, fact-based approach to problem-solving
• The flexibility to work outside normal hours when operating conditions require it
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or another technical discipline is welcomed but not required. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AS400, Oracle or related operating systems would also be valuable.

Most importantly, the company is looking for leaders who are visible on the floor, comfortable in demanding mill environments and capable of developing people while improving operating performance.

South Central Pennsylvania provides access to Lancaster, Harrisburg and York, with Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington within reasonable reach. Relocation assistance is available for selected candidates.

This search is being handled confidentially. Qualified candidates will receive additional information regarding the company, specific operation, and individual opportunity during a private conversation.

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