Operations Manager

L.K. Jordan & Associates; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L.K. Jordan & Associates in Sullivan, MO seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the repair division, overseeing shop and field operations and driving profitability.

You will own the division’s P&L, budgets, and schedules while developing high-performing teams across both environments. Responsibilities include planning repairs, coordinating estimates, and maintaining client relationships, with domestic and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Forecasts, scheduling, and real-time operations experience required.
• Steam turbine repair knowledge, including machining, welding, and blading.
• Quality management programs and process implementation experience.
• Power industry procedures knowledge.
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Responsibilities

• Lead shop and field repair operations.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and development.
• Manage daily scheduling and resource allocation for personnel and equipment.
• Own the division’s P&L, budgets, forecasting, and production goals.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded shop and field schedules.
• Prepare and coordinate estimates for shop and field repair projects.
• Plan and execute repairs involving steam turbines, turbine generator components, and heavy machinery.
• Establish production goals and execution plans for profitability.
• Monitor performance against targets and take corrective action.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to optimize scheduling and staffing.
• Support quality management processes, procedures, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and suppliers.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Real-time operations

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Organizational skills

Travel (domestic/international)

Driver’s license

Passport

Steam turbine repair knowledge

Quality management

Power industry procedures

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

15+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead repair division, overseeing both shop and field operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for maximizing people, equipment, scheduling, productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage shop and field repair operations.
• Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Manage daily scheduling and resource allocation for personnel and equipment.
• Own the division’s P&L, budgets, forecasting, and production goals.
• Develop and maintain resource-loaded shop and field schedules.
• Prepare and coordinate estimates for shop and field repair projects.
• Plan and execute repairs involving steam turbines, turbine generator components, and heavy machinery.
• Establish production goals and develop execution plans that deliver profitable results.
• Monitor performance against targets and take corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to optimize scheduling and staffing.
• Support quality management processes, procedures, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, employees, vendors, and suppliers.
• Travel within and outside the continental U.S. as required.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent plus
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR 15+ years of related experience
• 10+ years of operations management experience, including forecasting, scheduling, and real-time operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam turbine repair, including machining, welding, and blading.
• Experience with quality management programs and developing/implementing processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of power industry procedures and processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Why This Role Matters

This position offers the opportunity to lead a technically specialized repair operation, drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and directly influence customer satisfaction and business performance.

If you have a strong background in industrial operations, turbine repair, power generation, and team leadership, we’d like to hear from you.

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