MU Manager

Jobtailor; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Plant/Operations Leader to own manufacturing operations in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost performance across a 230–240-employee site, partnering with global stakeholders to execute strategic priorities.

You will drive end-to-end operations, supply chain, planning, logistics, engineering, maintenance, and HSE, while delivering sustainable improvements and financial results.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large manufacturing facilities with full accountability.
• Strong end-to-end operations management across planning, logistics, quality, and engineering.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations.
• Own Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, Operational Excellence, and overall financial performance.
• Drive revenue, EBIT, cash flow, cost reduction, and operational excellence objectives.
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to execute strategic manufacturing priorities.
• Lead an organization of approximately 230–240 employees on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Optimization

Team Leadership

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing

Bachelor's Degree in Operations

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

• Lead all aspects of the manufacturing unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations
• Own Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, Operational Excellence, and overall financial and fiduciary performance
• Deliver strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics
• Drive revenue, EBIT, cash flow, cost reduction, and operational excellence objectives
• Support ongoing production transfers and footprint optimization initiatives
• Lead the development of a new building and associated testing capabilities
• Drive manufacturing optimization to support future business growth
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to execute strategic manufacturing priorities
• Lead an organization of approximately 230–240 employees
• Maintain regular presence on the manufacturing floor and engage closely with employees

Requirements

• Significant experience in manufacturing, industrial, automation, engineering, or process industries
• Experience leading medium-to-large manufacturing facilities with full operational accountability
• Strong understanding of end-to-end operations management, planning, logistics, quality, and engineering
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence, productivity improvements, and business results
• Experience managing change, transformation, or site expansion initiatives
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related discipline (preferred qualifications)
• International or multicultural experience is advantageous
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, and operational excellence while driving productivity and cost reduction. Proven ability to manage large teams and execute strategic initiatives in diverse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Optimization
• Team Leadership
• Change Management

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing
• Industrial Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Logistics
• Quality Management
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Performance
• Productivity Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Planning

Soft Skills

• Employee Engagement
• Continuous Improvement
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Stakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing
• Bachelor's Degree in Operations
• Bachelor's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

• HSE
• Automation
• Change Management
• Site Expansion
• Multicultural Experience