Operations Manager

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry Job Summary Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead Operations. Drive Performance. Build the Future. Are you a strategic manufacturing leader who thrives on improving operations, developing teams, and delivering business results? We're looking for an Operations Manager to lead all aspects of our Tulsa manufacturing facility, overseeing Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Environmental, Health & Safety. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll be responsible for driving operational excellence, improving profitability, and ensuring world-class performance across the plant. If you're passionate about Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead daily plant operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Develop and execute operational strategies that improve efficiency, profitability, and long-term business growth. Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. Manage financial performance, budgets, and operational resources to maximize business results. Foster a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. Partner with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to meet customer expectations and business objectives. Build, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team. Qualifications What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience. Proven success leading industrial manufacturing operations with responsibility for production, quality, maintenance, and engineering. Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, driving profitability, and improving operational performance. Experience implementing Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization initiatives. Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence at every level of the organization. Why Join Us? This is more than a plant leadership position—it's an opportunity to shape the future of a growing manufacturing operation. You'll have the autonomy to drive meaningful change, lead a talented team, and make a measurable impact on the business while helping deliver innovative solutions to customers around the world. Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr