Startup Plant Operations Lead – Friction-Weld & Quality Launch

American Drillpipe LLC; Chickasha (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Ground-floor role in a family-owned company

Job summary

American Drillpipe LLC in Chickasha, Oklahoma, is looking for a Plant / Production Manager to oversee the launch of their new friction-weld drill pipe line. This role involves collaborating with engineering for equipment installation, ensuring the quality management system is implemented, and managing daily production.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing operations experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a background in quality systems like API Q1.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing operations or production supervision experience.
• Hands-on experience installing and maintaining production equipment.
• Familiarity with API Q1, API 5DP, or ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production and operator assignments.
• Support installation and commissioning of production equipment.
• Oversee preventive maintenance practices and equipment readiness.

Skills

Manufacturing operations experience

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of welding processes

Leadership skills

Documentation skills

Job description

American Drillpipe LLC in Chickasha, Oklahoma, is looking for a Plant / Production Manager to oversee the launch of their new friction-weld drill pipe line. This role involves collaborating with engineering for equipment installation, ensuring the quality management system is implemented, and managing daily production.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of manufacturing operations experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and a background in quality systems like API Q1.