Operations Manager - Plainview, TX
OBR Management
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OBR Management in Plainview, TX seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, and safety activities at the Plainview facility. You will drive safe, efficient operations, manage budgets, and coach teams to deliver high-quality products and exceptional service.
Key responsibilities include planning, scheduling, KPI monitoring, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs and growth objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in operations/related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing/industrial operations leadership experience.
- Experience in fabrication or industrial manufacturing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership of manufacturing, warehouse, and facility operations.
- Develop production plans and schedules to meet customer requirements.
- Monitor safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery metrics.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure OSHA/compliance and company policies.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets and labor costs.
- Identify process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Oversee inventory management and material flow activities.
- Prepare and present operational reports to senior leadership.
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OBR Management Tulia, Texas, United States
WTX Supply and Fabrication is a leading cooling tower parts and manufacturing company, offering new and used cooling tower parts. WTX has the capability to manufacture an extensive array of parts for industrial equipment used in power generation including gas, steam, nuclear, geothermal and wind. We also offer components for the refinery and steel mill industry.
We provide a wide range of cooling tower parts & products to meet the needs of different cooling towers.
We’re always looking for skilled and motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re experienced in fabrication, engineering, or customer service, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
WTX Supply and Fabrication is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead all manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, safety, and operational activities at the Plainview, Texas facility. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations while delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. The Operations Manager provides leadership for production teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages operational budgets, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This position has direct responsibility for supervising production, warehouse, and operational personnel and is accountable for employee performance, engagement, development, and compliance with company expectations.
- Provide leadership and oversight of all manufacturing, warehouse, and facility operations.
- Develop production plans and schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development activities.
- Administer discipline and corrective action consistent with company policy.
- Manage staffing levels and workforce planning to support operational demands.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, labor costs, and operating expenses.
- Identify process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Oversee inventory management, purchasing coordination, and material flow activities.
- Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and operational planning.
- Partner with sales, engineering, purchasing, and executive leadership to achieve business objectives.
- Investigate operational, quality, and safety issues and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare and present operational reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Strong leadership and employee development skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, production, and warehouse operations.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Budgeting, financial analysis, and cost-control experience.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to interpret operational metrics and utilize data for decision-making.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP, inventory management, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive manufacturing or industrial operations leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and improving safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
- Experience managing budgets, operational metrics, and workforce performance.
- Experience in fabrication, industrial manufacturing, construction-related manufacturing, or similar environment preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical restrictions to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to walk production and warehouse areas.
- Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Work performed in both office and industrial manufacturing environments.
- May require occasional travel to customer, vendor, or company locations.
As a WTX Supply and Fabrication team member, you will enjoy:
- Competitive Salary: A salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises .
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Health Savings Account: Employer contributions to your HSA.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training and workshops.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved, job-related education and professional development opportunities for full-time salaried employees.
- Life Insurance: WTX provides company-paid coverage, with voluntary options available for employees and their families.
- Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Injury: Voluntary insurances options available.
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