Operations Leader

Donaldson Company; Stilwell (OK); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking an NA Operations Leader to oversee high-volume production of filter products and capital equipment at Stilwell and Tulsa facilities in Oklahoma. This role reports to the General Manager of Facet and leads manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, EH&S, maintenance, quality, engineering, and supply chain.

The ideal candidate will drive safety culture, develop strong teams, execute lean initiatives, manage budgets, and partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field.
• Five+ years of high-volume and project-based operations or manufacturing management experience.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and building scalable processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle; Lean and/or Six Sigma initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Provide leadership for Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, EH&S, Planning, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Champion EH&S initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance and a safe workplace.
• Develop and manage the operating budget with cost management and inventory optimization.
• Execute strategic plans with breakthrough objectives to drive improvements and timely high-quality products.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Position Summary

The NA Operations Leader will report to the General Manager of Facet and will lead/direct the high volume production of filter products and project based capital equipment (pressure vessels and skidded systems). The Operations Leader is responsible for all manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and support functions at Donaldson's Stilwell and Tulsa Oklahoma facilities. This includes Production, Planning, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

This is a highly visible leadership role for an individual who is passionate about building a strong safety culture, developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and executing strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable business results.

The products manufactured at these facilities support mission-critical applications across the aviation, military, and power generation industries, requiring an uncompromising commitment to quality, reliability, and performance.

Travel

Up to 30%

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and transform manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Provide leadership and direction for Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, Planning, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Champion Environmental Health & Safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
• Develop and manage the operating budget, delivering financial performance through effective cost management, productivity improvements, and inventory optimization.
• Establish and execute strategic plans with breakthrough objectives that drive sustainable operational and business improvements while delivering high-quality products on time in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Build, coach, and develop a highly engaged workforce while creating strong leadership pipelines and succession plans.
• Lead capital planning and execution for equipment, process, and facility investments that improve operational performance and support future growth.
• Partner cross-functionally with the Facet leadership team to support business objectives, strategic initiatives, and long-term organizational success.
• Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive high volume and project based operations or manufacturing management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in a manufacturing environment, ability to lead through others, develop scalable processes, and build effective succession plans.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle, Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100 management systems.
• Filtration manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating within military, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.)
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.

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