Operations Leadership - Pipe Mill / Tubular Mfg

Jobot; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance

Hands-on leadership team

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced OCTG operations leader in Texas to align and optimize multi-site threading, heat treatment, and pipe processing. The role balances hands-on leadership with strategic execution, reporting to executive leadership and guiding site teams.

You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, establish KPIs, and lead capital and continuous improvement initiatives across facilities. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in OCTG, steel tubular, or pipe manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience with threading, heat treatment, pipe processing, or related OCTG operations.
• Proven ability to drive operational improvement, cost optimization, and performance alignment.
• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing environments and CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across OCTG facilities including threading, heat treatment, and yard/logistics.
• Drive alignment and standardization across sites to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams; strengthen organizational structure.
• Establish and manage KPIs and operating rhythms with accountability across locations.
• Own and improve conversion cost performance (labor, consumables, utilities).
• Identify and execute Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee capital planning and facility investments.
• Improve coordination across production, maintenance, and logistics to boost throughput.
• Partner with executive leadership to align operations with growth strategies.

Skills

OCTG operations

Leadership

Multi-site leadership

Cost optimization

Job description

High-impact leadership opportunity for someone who understands the complexities of OCTG operations

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Liz Valdez

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year

A bit about us:

Privately held, multi-site manufacturing organization within the OCTG and steel tubular sector, supporting critical energy infrastructure. With established operations and strong ownership backing, the company is focused on building a more aligned, performance-driven operating model while positioning the business for future growth.

Why join us:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Full Benefits Package
• Relocation Assistance
• Work with a hands-on, supportive leadership team
• Ability to shape operating structure, team alignment, and long-term performance

Job Details

This leader will be responsible for aligning and optimizing multi-site operations spanning threading, heat treatment, and pipe processing. The role requires a balance of hands-on operational leadership and strategic execution, with a strong focus on people, process, and performance standardization.

The position reports directly to executive leadership and will play a key role in shaping how the organization scales and evolves operationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple OCTG manufacturing facilities, including threading, heat treatment, and yard/logistics functions
• Drive alignment and standardization across sites to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams, strengthening organizational structure and succession planning
• Establish and manage KPIs and operating rhythms, ensuring accountability across all locations
• Own and improve conversion cost performance, including labor, consumables, and utilities
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence)
• Oversee capital planning and execution, including facility upgrades and operational investments
• Improve coordination across production, maintenance, and logistics to enhance throughput and efficiency
• Partner with executive leadership to align operations with business strategy and growth objectives

Required Experience

• 15+ years of experience in OCTG, steel tubular, or pipe manufacturing operations (required)
• Direct experience with threading, heat treatment, pipe processing, or related OCTG operations
• Proven success leading multi-site or complex manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of API standards (e.g., 5CT, 5B, 5L) and customer/audit requirements
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvement, cost optimization, and performance alignment
• Experience managing large teams and developing leadership bench strength
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and conversion cost management
• Experience leading or supporting CAPEX projects and facility investments

Leadership Profile

• Hands-on, floor-connected leader who can also operate at a strategic level
• Strong communicator able to align teams across multiple sites
• Comfortable operating in an environment with evolving structure and opportunity to build
• Proven ability to develop people, drive accountability, and implement change

Additional Details

• Multi-site oversight with ~20% travel

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