Senior OCTG Operations Leader – Multi-Site Pipe Mill

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a high-impact leader to align and optimize multi-site OCTG operations, including threading, heat treatment, and pipe processing. You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic execution, focusing on people, process, and performance standardization.

The role reports to executive leadership and involves shaping how the organization scales operationally, with significant travel and relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of OCTG, steel tubular, or pipe manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience with threading, heat treatment, pipe processing, or related OCTG operations.
• Proven success leading multi-site or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of API standards (e.g., 5CT, 5B, 5L) and customer/audit requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational improvement, cost optimization, and performance alignment.
• Experience managing large teams and developing leadership bench strength.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership and conversion cost management.
• Experience leading or supporting CAPEX projects and facility investments.

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

Leadership

Multi-site leadership

Lean Six Sigma

P&L ownership

CAPEX management

Team development

Strategic planning

Job description

Jobot is seeking a high-impact leader to align and optimize multi-site OCTG operations, including threading, heat treatment, and pipe processing. You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic execution, focusing on people, process, and performance standardization.

The role reports to executive leadership and involves shaping how the organization scales operationally, with significant travel and relocation support as needed.