Senior OCTG Operations Leader — Multi-Site Excellence

Jobot; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Competitive compensation package

Hands-on, supportive leadership team

Opportunity to shape operating model

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced OCTG operations leader in Longview, TX to align and optimize multi-site manufacturing activities, including threading and heat treatment. This role balances hands-on leadership with strategic execution, focusing on people, process, and performance standardization.

The position reports to executive leadership and shapes how the organization scales operationally, with KPIs, capital planning, and a clear path for succession.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in OCTG or steel tubular manufacturing operations.”
• Direct experience with threading, heat treatment, or pipe processing.”
• Experience leading multi-site or complex manufacturing environments.”
• Strong understanding of API standards (5CT, 5B, 5L) and audit requirements.”
• Proven ability to drive operational improvement, cost optimization, and performance alignment.”

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple OCTG manufacturing facilities, including threading, heat treatment, and yard/logistics functions.
• Drive alignment and standardization across sites to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams, strengthening organizational structure and succession planning.
• Establish and manage KPIs and operating rhythms, ensuring accountability across all locations.
• Own and improve conversion cost performance, including labor, consumables, and utilities.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence).
• Oversee capital planning and execution, including facility upgrades and operational investments.
• Improve coordination across production, maintenance, and logistics to enhance throughput and efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership to align operations with business strategy and growth objectives.

Skills

OCTG operations

Multi-site leadership

Cost optimization

Lean Six Sigma

P&L ownership

CAPEX leadership

API standards (5CT/5B/5L)

People development

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced OCTG operations leader in Longview, TX to align and optimize multi-site manufacturing activities, including threading and heat treatment. This role balances hands-on leadership with strategic execution, focusing on people, process, and performance standardization.

The position reports to executive leadership and shapes how the organization scales operationally, with KPIs, capital planning, and a clear path for succession.