Senior Operations Manager

Harrington • Tulsa, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Great operations don't happen by accident—they're built by leaders who know how to develop people, improve processes, and execute with discipline. At Cortrol Process Systems, we're looking for a hands-on Senior Manager, Operations who is energized by leading teams, solving operational challenges, and creating an environment where safety, quality, and performance thrive. This isn't a role where you'll sit behind a desk reviewing reports. You'll be on the floor, coaching leaders, improving workflows, partnering with cross-functional teams, and helping shape the future of our fabrication operations. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, building high-performing teams, and making a measurable impact every day, we'd love to meet you. As our Senior Manager, Operations, you'll serve as the operational leader for our Tulsa fabrication facility, responsible for ensuring the business runs safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or production.
• Experience leading supervisors, managers, or cross-functional teams.
• Proven success improving safety, productivity, quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing labor, inventory, and operational costs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at every level of the organization.
• A passion for coaching others and building high-performing teams.
• Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office, operational reporting tools, and emerging AI technologies to improve efficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and fabrication operations while creating a culture built on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop supervisors and future leaders, helping your team grow while delivering exceptional performance.
• Drive operational excellence by improving productivity, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and strengthening quality.
• Balance production schedules, staffing, capacity, and customer commitments to keep operations running smoothly.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Quality, Shipping, Maintenance, and Finance to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Use data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and make informed operational decisions.
• Champion safety as a core value—not just a priority.
• Help shape the future of the business by contributing ideas, improving processes, and leading change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior