Operations Manager

Position: Operations Manager Reports To: Plant Manager Basic Functions: Brask IEE is seeking an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing and fabrication operations at our Sulphur, Louisiana facility. The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and related fabricated equipment while leading a team of supervisors and their workforce. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in welding and fabrication operations, experience managing manufacturing teams in an ASME code environment, and a demonstrated ability to drive productivity, quality, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring hands-on involvement with shop operations while maintaining accountability for operational performance, workforce development, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Essential Responsibilities: Operational Leadership Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality requirements, and customer commitments are achieved. Monitor workflow, labor utilization, equipment capacity, and production efficiency. Partner with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges and eliminate bottlenecks. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and labor efficiency. Drive a culture of accountability and operational excellence throughout the facility. Welding & Fabrication Management Provide technical oversight and leadership for welding and fabrication operations. Ensure compliance with applicable welding procedures, quality standards, customer specifications, and ASME code requirements. Support qualification and development of welders across GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW processes. Work closely with Quality personnel to address weld quality concerns, corrective actions, and process improvements. Evaluate welding productivity and implement best practices to improve efficiency and reduce rework. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production personnel. Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback. Identify training needs and support workforce development efforts. Foster a positive and engaged work environment built on teamwork, communication, and accountability. Participate in hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, and succession planning activities. Safety & Compliance Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures. Drive a culture where safety is the highest operational priority. Conduct routine safety observations and participate in incident investigations. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies. Partner with Environmental, Health & Safety resources to identify and eliminate workplace hazards. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, throughput, quality, and cost performance. Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing processes, facility operations, and workforce effectiveness. Utilize data and metrics to support decision-making and drive measurable results. Support implementation of lean manufacturing principles and process standardization. Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree, technical certification, or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Business, or related field preferred. Minimum 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience. Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience in a welding and fabrication environment. Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes including: GTAW (TIG) SMAW (Stick) FCAW (Flux Core) SAW (Sub Arc) Experience managing operations within an ASME fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of welding procedures, fabrication proce…

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