**Operations Manager** **We are looking for a results-driven Operations Manager to take ownership of site performance and lead the charge in technical, operational, and financial success. This role is about more than managing processes—it’s about driving efficiency, building a strong team culture, and ensuring sustained profitability.** **What You’ll Do** + Lead daily operations on the floor, supporting technicians and resolving issues quickly. + Identify risks and bottlenecks, implementing practical solutions that keep production moving. + Apply Lean principles, 5S, and continuous improvement to strengthen process discipline. + Champion safety and compliance, building habits that protect people and equipment. + Mentor and develop employees, fostering accountability and pride in workmanship. + Run production meetings to align priorities and ensure smooth coordination across teams. + Oversee equipment reliability and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. + Optimize planning, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet customer commitments. + Investigate production issues hands-on and implement corrective actions. + Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and seamless execution. + Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping. + Continuously improve tools, methods, and workflows to boost performance and profitability. **What You Bring** + Proven success leading operations and achieving measurable results. + Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment manufacturing, repair, and maintenance. + Hands-on problem-solving skills and experience driving process improvements. + Expertise in Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team alignment and conflict resolution. + Deep understanding of safety regulations and ability to foster a safety-first culture. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and planning. + Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and maintain credibility with front-line employees. + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing or operations management. + 5+ years of leadership experience in plant or operations management, preferably in oil and gas equipment manufacturing. **Preferred Skills** + Oil and gas experience. + Experience in production management. **Why Join Us** This role offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to make a real impact on the success of the plant. Your leadership will directly influence performance, profitability, and future opportunities. **Work Environment** On-site manufacturing environment (non-climate controlled) with a climate-controlled office. Requires approximately 10% travel to other sites. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Catoosa, OK. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. bonus based on self/team production goals met ligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Catoosa,OK. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.