Operations Manager

Your Job

John Zink, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our leadership team in Tulsa, OK.

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager, you will provide strategic direction and leadership to a team of Supervisors within John Zink’s combustion business. You will set clear priorities, define performance expectations, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role is accountable for achieving measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for developing and empowering front-line leaders, building bench strength for future leadership needs, and driving engagement across the organization. By modeling and applying our Principle Based Management philosophy, you will create an environment where individuals and teams can contribute at their highest potential.

Our Team

John Zink continues to grow their Tulsa Manufacturing Facility into a world class operation. We are recognized for safety, environmental excellence, innovation, and customer service. This is a great opportunity for an individual to be part of an operative team and gain experience with a well-established and growing manufacturing facility and test facility.

What You Will Do

- Build and foster a PBM-aligned culture by effectively applying the Role of a Supervisor framework.

- Lead and develop motivated, high-contributing individuals to drive quality and excellence in team performance.

- Oversee the planning, direction, and coordination of manufacturing operations to achieve or exceed company goals for safety, quality, and productivity.

- Communicate expectations and priorities clearly while guiding the team through change management and transformation initiatives.

- As a cost center owner, identify, recommend, and implement strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization.

- Leverage manufacturing systems and data analysis tools to establish metrics, assess risks and opportunities, and implement effective countermeasures.

- Apply knowledge of innovative technologies, industry trends, and emerging developments to continuously improve operations.

- Collaborate proactively with Project Management, Design, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Control teams to drive execution excellence across the organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- Experience building strong cross-functional relationships (e.g., design, engineering, supply chain), resulting in improved project execution or customer satisfaction.

- Experience managing teams in manufacturing, operations, industrial or military environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

- Prior experience implementing or leveraging ERP/MRP or manufacturing systems to drive measurable performance improvements.

- Experience in reducing operating costs, improving efficiency, or increasing throughput using data-driven decision-making.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry’s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).