Operations Manager

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Houston, TX seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day facility operations, drive safety, continuous improvement, and employee development in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of operations leadership in industrial environments, experience with warehouse, distribution, and production ops, and a proven ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations leadership in industrial, manufacturing, metals, steel, scrap, recycling, building materials, construction materials, pipe, heavy equipment, or related environment.
• Experience managing warehouse, yard, distribution, logistics, or production operations.
• Strong leadership with the ability to develop and manage teams.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment operations.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, productivity metrics, and operational reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facility operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee logistics, inventory flow, and equipment utilization.
• Manage workforce and develop a high-performing team.
• Deliver strong customer service performance in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team development

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Operations Manager

$130000 - $150000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

Operations Manager | Industrial Distribution | Building Materials | Construction | Houston, TX

We are partnering with a well-established industrial products organization serving commercial, manufacturing, construction, and fabrication customers throughout the Gulf Coast region. With a strong reputation for service, reliability, and operational excellence, we are seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day facility operations while driving continuous improvement, safety, and employee development.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing operations, logistics, inventory flow, equipment utilization, workforce management, and customer service performance across a fast-paced industrial environment.

Why join us?

• Join a stable and growing organization with a long-standing presence in the Houston market
• Lead a high-impact operation with direct influence on performance and profitability
• Opportunity to implement process improvements and operational best practices
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to growth and innovation
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career advancement opportunities

Job Details

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations leadership experience within an industrial, manufacturing, metals, steel, scrap, recycling, building materials, construction materials, pipe, heavy equipment, or related environment
• Experience managing warehouse, yard, distribution, logistics, or production operations
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and manage teams
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
• Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment operations
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, productivity metrics, and operational reporting
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with relevant industry experience

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with experience from the following types of organizations are especially encouraged to apply:

• Steel and metals distribution
• Scrap and recycling operations
• Industrial distribution
• Pipe, tube, and structural steel companies
• Construction materials and aggregate operations
• Heavy equipment rental or service operations
• Industrial manufacturing and fabrication facilities
• Building materials distribution

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