Plant Operations Manager II

HarbisonWalker International; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HarbisonWalker International seeks a Manager, Plant II to lead operations at the Pryor Creek plant in Oklahoma. This role oversees safety, quality, and cost controls, and works to meet production and capital efficiency goals while applying strong engineering and management principles.

The position requires 5–7 years of refractory experience, leadership capability, and knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards. Collaboration with executives and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Engineering or Science, preferably Chemical or Mechanical.
• Requires five (5) to seven (7) years refractory experience including operations, service, supervisory and management functions.
• Requires interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customers, mechanical aptitude.
• Requires knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operations, Department of Labor and Environmental regulations, ASTM standards, ISO 9000 standards, and Quality Assurance principles.
• Requires computer operation skills (MS Office, QAD accounting system or similar product).

Responsibilities

• Reports to operations and executive management as required.
• Responsible for plant costs and initiates corrective action if needed.
• Reviews and directs all aspects of plant quality system.
• Controls inventories of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods.
• Directs plant safety programs.
• Develops and assigns duties / responsibilities to plant management team.
• Assesses and reviews performance and provides training to plant management team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Refractory knowledge

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

QAD ERP

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

QAD accounting system

Job description

HarbisonWalker International seeks a Manager, Plant II to lead operations at the Pryor Creek plant in Oklahoma. This role oversees safety, quality, and cost controls, and works to meet production and capital efficiency goals while applying strong engineering and management principles.

The position requires 5–7 years of refractory experience, leadership capability, and knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards. Collaboration with executives and operations is essential.