Industrial Operations Manager — Lean Plant Leader

Powerwell; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerwell is seeking an Industrial Operations Manager to lead daily production at our client’s aluminum recycling facility in Sapulpa, OK. The role requires heavy industrial experience, plant scheduling, and shift leadership to optimize safety, quality, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will manage production priorities, mentor supervisors, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with company goals and KPI targets across safety, inventory, and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or engineering.
• Minimum five years' experience in manufacturing operations with three years in a managerial role.
• Lean process oriented with a lean certification.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with plant scheduling and heavy industrial environments.
• Knowledge of KPIs: safety, yield, productivity.
• Ability to drive business improvements.
• Lean Green Belt or Lean Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety culture and safety first.
• Develop and mentor supervisors and team leaders to strengthen leadership.
• Direct plant production operations and set priorities to align with effective operations and cost factors.
• Plan, direct, and support production priorities and scheduling activities.
• Lead change management initiatives and drive operational improvements across the facility.
• Develop and implement operating methods to meet or exceed KPIs.
• Develop improvement action plans to ensure year-over-year plant metric improvements.
• Inspire staff to achieve results aligned with safety, health, environment, quality, productivity, and engagement.

Skills

Lean methodology

Operational leadership

Plant scheduling

Team leadership

KPI management

Communication

Lean tools

Financial impact communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or engineering

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Powerwell is seeking an Industrial Operations Manager to lead daily production at our client’s aluminum recycling facility in Sapulpa, OK. The role requires heavy industrial experience, plant scheduling, and shift leadership to optimize safety, quality, and productivity.

The ideal candidate will manage production priorities, mentor supervisors, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with company goals and KPI targets across safety, inventory, and engagement.