Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

Job Description Operations Manager

Cook's Building Supply | Decatur, AL

To lead Cook's Building Supply's rebar fabrication operation with discipline, urgency, and accountability—ensuring production stays on schedule, equipment remains operational, employees work safely, and customers receive quality products on time. This role is responsible for creating a high-performing operation through strong leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Build a Reliable, High-Performing Operation

• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance program that achieves 95%+ equipment and fleet uptime within the first six months.
• Maintain equipment reliability through proactive maintenance planning and coordination.
• Establish production performance benchmarks during the first month.
• Improve on-time production performance through measurable reductions in late orders.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality standards.

Optimize production workflows utilizing ASA software.

• Improve output per labor hour through continuous process improvements.
• Reinforce OSHA-compliant work practices and safety training.
• Create coaching and performance improvement plans where needed.
• Establish daily production meetings, weekly planning sessions, and shift reviews.
• Lead the daily operations of the rebar fabrication shop.
• Manage hiring, coaching, scheduling, and employee development.
• Ensure OSHA and company safety compliance.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Utilize ASA software to monitor production and operations.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, quality, and operational metrics.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in rebar fabrication operations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience using ASA software or ability to become proficient quickly.
• Structural steel, precast concrete, or heavy metal fabrication experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Visible leader on the shop floor.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Why Join Cook's Building Supply?

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established rebar fabrication operation while making a measurable impact on production, safety, and team performance. You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, build a stronger operation, develop employees, and help shape the future of one of North Alabama's leading building supply companies