Operations Manager

A well-established industrial services company in Houston is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production execution at their local facility. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for translating customer demand and production plans into reliable, repeatable shop‑floor results. The successful candidate will own throughput, labor productivity, scheduling, and inventory — driving efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Own daily and weekly production execution to meet schedule, delivery, and efficiency targets
• Drive throughput and furnace utilization through effective scheduling and flow management
• Identify and resolve production constraints to keep operations running at peak performance

• Plan and deploy labor to meet production requirements and budget targets
• Adjust staffing levels, shift coverage, and overtime based on demand fluctuations
• Monitor productivity metrics and drive continuous efficiency improvements
• Lead, develop, and hold supervisors and operators accountable

• Ensure tight control of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Coordinate material flow to support production schedules and avoid shortages or excess
• Partner with purchasing to maintain accurate inventory levels

• Own production scheduling and execution against customer demand
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Quality, and Maintenance teams
• Adjust schedules dynamically based on capacity and downtime events

• Oversee inbound and outbound material flow to ensure accurate, timely execution
• Ensure all shipments are verified, documented, labeled, and processed correctly
• Coordinate with production, customer service, and carriers to support delivery commitments

• Track labor efficiency, throughput, schedule adherence, and inventory accuracy
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Participate in operating cadence reviews with leadership

• Enforce adherence to safety policies and safe work practices across the facility
• Support quality systems and regulatory requirements including CQI-9 and ISO standards
• Resolve non-conformances and drive root cause / corrective action processes

• 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial operations experience
• 3+ years in a supervisory or operations leadership role
• Proven track record managing labor, scheduling, and production in a high-throughput environment
• Solid understanding of safety and quality standards (CQI-9 / ISO familiarity a plus)
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead a diverse floor workforce and coordinate across functions