Operations Manager
Jobot
Los Angeles, California, US
About the Role
Operations Manager
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamal Elkhateib
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Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Global specialty metals distribution and processing organization serving highly regulated and technically demanding industries. With a strong North American footprint and international operations, the company provides value-added supply chain solutions to customers across the aerospace, industrial manufacturing, energy, medical, and transportation markets.
Why join us?
Medical
Dental
401k with match
Life
Incredible advancement opportunities
Job Details
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Leads with full employee engagement, accountability, and clear expectations
Acts as a doer/closer, not just a delegator—owns outcomes and drives results
Champions a “One Company” mindset: aligned enterprise-wide, executed locally
Operates with urgency, transparency, and a strong sense of ownership
Builds a culture rooted in safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Maintain safe operations by establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving safety policies and procedures
Establish and implement quality standards, operating methods, and production procedures based on product requirements
Develop and manage equipment, facilities, and operational budgets
Partner with leadership to set production goals, quality standards, and cost controls
Ensure customer orders are processed and shipped on time, meeting required lead times and service expectations
Align and coordinate operations with other regional locations to ensure consistency and performance
Collaborate directly with select customers to understand requirements and deliver value-driven solutions
Develop and execute production plans in partnership with Sales, Purchasing, and Traffic
Set priorities, schedule labor and equipment, monitor execution, and resolve production issues proactively
Coordinate across Sales, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Quality to optimize utilization of people, machines, and materials
Compile, analyze, and act on production, quality, maintenance, and operational data
Identify root causes of nonconformance and operating inefficiencies and drive corrective actions
Ensure equipment uptime through preventive maintenance programs, vendor partnerships, and evaluation of new technologies
Foster and lead a Continuous Improvement (CIP/Lean) culture
Design, implement, and support employee training and development programs
Partner with Regional and Branch Leadership to ensure appropriate safety, security, and compliance practices
Develop and implement operating procedures that eliminate recurring issues and improve product quality
Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline
Prior leadership experience within a metals service center or metal manufacturing environment
Strong operational, production planning, and workforce management background
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Comfortable with operational math, including fractions, decimals, ratios, and unit conversions
Leadership Traits We Value
Customer-driven and results-oriented
Clear communicator with high accountability standards
Collaborative, but decisive—empowers teams and makes timely decisions
Professional demeanor under pressure
Continuous improvement mindset with a hands-on leadership style
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamal Elkhateib
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
Global specialty metals distribution and processing organization serving highly regulated and technically demanding industries. With a strong North American footprint and international operations, the company provides value-added supply chain solutions to customers across the aerospace, industrial manufacturing, energy, medical, and transportation markets.
Why join us?
Medical
Dental
401k with match
Life
Incredible advancement opportunities
Job Details
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Leads with full employee engagement, accountability, and clear expectations
Acts as a doer/closer, not just a delegator—owns outcomes and drives results
Champions a “One Company” mindset: aligned enterprise-wide, executed locally
Operates with urgency, transparency, and a strong sense of ownership
Builds a culture rooted in safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Maintain safe operations by establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving safety policies and procedures
Establish and implement quality standards, operating methods, and production procedures based on product requirements
Develop and manage equipment, facilities, and operational budgets
Partner with leadership to set production goals, quality standards, and cost controls
Ensure customer orders are processed and shipped on time, meeting required lead times and service expectations
Align and coordinate operations with other regional locations to ensure consistency and performance
Collaborate directly with select customers to understand requirements and deliver value-driven solutions
Develop and execute production plans in partnership with Sales, Purchasing, and Traffic
Set priorities, schedule labor and equipment, monitor execution, and resolve production issues proactively
Coordinate across Sales, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Quality to optimize utilization of people, machines, and materials
Compile, analyze, and act on production, quality, maintenance, and operational data
Identify root causes of nonconformance and operating inefficiencies and drive corrective actions
Ensure equipment uptime through preventive maintenance programs, vendor partnerships, and evaluation of new technologies
Foster and lead a Continuous Improvement (CIP/Lean) culture
Design, implement, and support employee training and development programs
Partner with Regional and Branch Leadership to ensure appropriate safety, security, and compliance practices
Develop and implement operating procedures that eliminate recurring issues and improve product quality
Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA and EPA
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline
Prior leadership experience within a metals service center or metal manufacturing environment
Strong operational, production planning, and workforce management background
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Comfortable with operational math, including fractions, decimals, ratios, and unit conversions
Leadership Traits We Value
Customer-driven and results-oriented
Clear communicator with high accountability standards
Collaborative, but decisive—empowers teams and makes timely decisions
Professional demeanor under pressure
Continuous improvement mindset with a hands-on leadership style
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Responsibilities
- Lead operational initiatives
- Coordinate cross-functional teams
- Ensure on-time delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5+ years operations management
- strong safety and quality focus
Benefits
Medical Dental 401k with match
Advancement opportunities
Required Skills
operations management
production planning
quality assurance
safety
budget management
Keywords
operations
manager
manufacturing
production
supply chain
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