Director of Operations at Miscellaneous Metals, Inc. – Walkersville, Maryland

Director of Operations
Frederick, MD | Full-Time | On-site

About Us
Miscellaneous Metals, Inc. is a leading steel fabrication and installation company serving commercial and industrial customers. We are seeking a senior operational leader to oversee and integrate company-wide operations and support long-term leadership succession.

The Role
The Director of Operations oversees day-to-day operations with a strong focus on project execution, production flow, and cross-functional coordination. This role provides leadership across project management, engineering/detailing, fabrication, field operations, and safety, ensuring projects move efficiently from contract award through fabrication and installation. This position reports directly to the Owner and works closely with the President.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Project Management team, ensuring alignment of schedules, budgets, and production timelines
• Oversee weekly production and coordination meetings
• Coordinate fabrication schedules with the Shop Manager
• Oversee Engineering/Detailing and Field Operations through department leadership
• Establish and monitor operational performance metrics related to production, schedule adherence, and labor efficiency
• Lead monthly Safety Committee meetings and promote a strong safety culture
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and quality standards
• Partner with finance on operational budgets and cost controls
• Serve as a liaison across operations, sales, estimating, HR, and customer service

REQUIRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in steel fabrication (Division 5 commercial construction).
• Proven experience managing project managers and production-driven environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related Master’s preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary starting at $150,000+, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package