Tyler Union- Operations Manager (Oxford, AL Location)

Tyler Union is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Operations Manager who will be reporting to the M&H Valve / Tyler Union Oxford Operations & Shipping Manager that will be responsible for leading the daily manufacturing, production, and distribution activities at the Tyler Union Oxford facility. The Operations Manager drives continuous improvement, leads and develops front-line supervisors, and ensures the facility meets performance targets across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.  This role ensures safe operations, consistent product quality, efficient workflow, and alignment with company standards and The McWane Way principles.

This is a salaried exempt position, with an excellent benefits package with health, life, dental, and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vacation, holiday pay and 401(k).

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All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.  

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold The McWane Way principles, values, and behaviors.
• Adhere to safety protocols outline in the Tyler Union Safety Management Program.
• Assist supervisors in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow ergonomic and safe lifting techniques.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any issues.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Production Leadership• Oversee daily operations for the Oxford facility, ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and delivery schedules are met.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions when performance gaps appear.
• Develop operational plan and budget for the facility.
• Assist in establishing annual cost reduction goals and execution of goals for the organization to meet the company business plan.
• Coordinate staffing levels to meet production needs, including overtime and shift adjustments.
• Plans, directs, and oversees site-wide maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Leads procurement planning and sourcing for materials, parts, contractors, and services, ensuring cost-effective decisions, vendor accountability, and uninterrupted support for production and maintenance needs.

• Leadership & Development• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees for skill depth and succession planning.
• Provide clear performance expectations, feedback, and accountability.
• Foster an environment of respect, teamwork, and engagement aligned with The McWane Way.
• Assist HR with interviews, selection, and training of new employees.

• Safety & Compliance• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety audits, incident reviews, and corrective action follow‑ups.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure all team members receive required training.

• Inventory & Quality Control• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counts, reconciliation, and root-cause analysis for variances.
• Ensure proper material handling processes minimize damage, loss, and quality issues.

• Quality & Continuous Improvement• Ensure adherence to quality standards and collaborate closely with Quality and Engineering teams on process improvements.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, root‑cause analysis, and problem‑solving tools to reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Drive 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate new technology and how it can be applied to enhance operations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, HR, and Supply Chain to support facility operations.
• Assist with planning of long-term capital projects and equipment upgrades.
• Review production schedules and ensure efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment.
• Work with sales and planning to achieve on time delivery metrics and provide best in industry lead times and service.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Operations, or related field.  5+ years of leading operations, manufacturing, or production leadership experience may be considered in-lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.