Assistant General Manager

Thermal Specialties, LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Specialties, LLC in Tulsa, OK is seeking a motivated Production Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives within the Heat Treat Division. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining quality systems, meeting customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, quality discipline, and problem-solving skills. The company offers growth opportunities and hands-on training to develop industry knowledge within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in IT, Engineering, Quality Management or related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing or quality experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality management, metallurgy, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate quality assurance program.
• Maintain and oversee compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to address quality issues.
• Manage daily quality functions including Pyrometry, Surface hardness and Microhardness testing.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, auditors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Quality Management

Experience in related manufacturing/quality fields

Job description

Thermal Specialties is seeking a motivated Production Manager to lead quality assurance initiatives within our Heat Treat Division.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining quality systems, supporting customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

This position offers significant opportunity for growth within the division.

We are committed to developing our team members and are willing to train and provide industry-specific knowledge to the right candidate who demonstrates strong leadership, quality, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate quality assurance program.
• Maintain and oversee compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to address customer and internal quality issues.
• Manage daily quality functions including Pyrometry, Surface hardness and Microhardness testing.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, auditors, suppliers, and internal team members

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing or quality experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, quality management, metallurgy, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of quality management systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, Nadcap, and CQI-9 is preferred; training may be provided for the right candidate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence positive change.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and industrial environment with exposure to heat, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Must be comfortable working in and around production areas and interacting directly with operations personnel.