Operations Manager - Manufacturing & Distribution

Job Title: Operations Manager—Manufacturing & Distribution Location: Grand Prairie, Texas Department: Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 About Winholt Equipment For more than 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom manufacturing of food handling and preparation equipment. Our success comes from skilled craftsmanship, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. About Opportunity As we continue to scale, we are seeking a high-impact Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing and distribution operations across the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader and team builder who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has a proven ability to drive performance, develop people, and create a highly aligned, accountable organization. Reporting directly to the Vice President of National Operations, this position plays a critical role in achieving aggressive growth and operational excellence goals. What You’ll Do Responsible for the location's P&L and leading daily operations across all fabrication and production areas, including stainless steel, aluminum, and steel manufacturing, welding (MIG/TIG), cutting/punching, forming/bending, assembly, and inspection. Develop and execute ERP-driven production schedules to meet demand and on-time delivery targets. Drive output and efficiency to achieve sales and production goals. Leadership, Coaching & Team Development P&L and Budgeting Responsibility Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team. Establish clear expectations and accountability across departments. Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development. Foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous learning. Develop future leaders through succession planning. Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration Drive collaboration between production, materials, quality, engineering, and logistics. Ensure alignment around shared goals and KPIs. Improve workflow and reduce bottlenecks through communication. Operational Excellence Monitor capacity, labor utilization, and resource allocation. Analyze KPIs and implement improvements. Champion quality and safety. Manage inventory and operational costs. What You Bring 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience. Strong background in metal fabrication processes. Proven ability to develop teams and drive performance. Strong mechanical aptitude. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Why Join Us Competitive compensation and benefits What We Offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with company match Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability Paid Time Off Annual Bonus Program Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and sit; communicate in person and by phone Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds Ability to work in a non‑temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment Ability to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr