OPERATIONS MANAGER FABRICATION

OPERATIONS MANAGER – FABRICATION

USA Industrials | Manufacturing / Fabrication | On-Site

A rare opportunity to lead, grow, and leave your mark.

This isn't a role where you manage a checklist and report upward. This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a leadership position at a company that is scaling fast — and to grow right alongside it. As Operations Manager, you'll own a critical piece of our fabrication business, build a high-performing team, and earn a seat at the leadership table.

What You're Joining

USA Industrials is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm built on long-term holdings. Our team is made up of growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact — people who are hungry, collaborative, and serious about delivering results. We're building an industrial powerhouse through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, which means real career growth for people who want to grow with us.

The Opportunity

As our Operations Manager, you'll lead all fabrication activities, manage and develop a team, drive process improvements, and help align day-to-day operations with our broader strategic goals. More than running operations, this role is about building — your team, our systems, and your own leadership career. You'll have direct exposure to senior leadership and company-wide initiatives from day one.

Reports To: Sr. Operations Warehouse Manager

Scope: Fabrication team leadership, inventory management, safety & continuous improvement

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Your Team

Set clear direction, expectations, and performance feedback; coach and invest in your people daily.

Apply LMC2 principles (Lead, Manage, Coach, Communicate) to build a culture of accountability.

Uphold a safety-first environment where every team member takes ownership of the result.

Drive Operations & Continuous Improvement

Own fabrication processes end-to-end — equipment, workflow, scheduling, and throughput.

Identify and implement improvements that reduce waste, increase efficiency, and raise the bar.

Use data and performance metrics to make decisions and solve problems.

Manage parent inventory: tracking, consumption, reconciliation, and cross-team coordination.

What Success Looks Like

First 30 days: Deep in the operation — learning the people, processes, and key challenges.

By 60 days: Top improvement opportunities identified; trust established with your team.

By 90 days: Driving measurable gains in throughput, quality, or team performance — and presenting your roadmap to leadership.

Long-term: A key voice in how we grow fabrication and a leader others look to across the company.

Who We're Looking For

We're actively seeking emerging leaders — including recent college graduates with a strong academic background — who are ready to step into a real leadership role and grow fast. We'll invest in your development; you bring the drive.

A people-first mindset — you build trust, give honest feedback, and make those around you better.

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; you stay calm and decisive under pressure.

Hunger for continuous improvement — you're never satisfied with "good enough."

Clear, confident communication across all levels of an organization.

A degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field is a plus, not a requirement.

Our Values

Be a Great Teammate. Be Hungry. Deliver Results.

If those words don't just sound like a poster on a wall — if they actually describe how you show up every day — you'll fit right in.

Growth & Development

USA Industrials from within. This role is a launchpad. High-performing leaders get exposure to executive leadership, cross-functional projects, and opportunities to grow into broader roles as we expand. We're building something here, and we want people who want to build with us.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary, equivalent with experience.

Performance-based annual bonus.

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

401(k) with employer match | Paid time off.

Real career growth opportunities — not just words on a page.

Ready to Lead?

If you're hungry, people-first, and ready to do meaningful work while growing your career — we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and expect to hear from our team within one week.