Job Title: Operations Manager—Manufacturing & DistributionLocation: Grand Prairie, Texas
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Winholt Equipment
For more than 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom manufacturing of food handling and preparation equipment. Our success comes from skilled craftsmanship, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
About Opportunity
As we continue to scale, we are seeking a high-impact Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing and distribution operations across the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader and team builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a proven ability to drive performance, develop people, and create a highly aligned, accountable organization.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of National Operations, this position plays a critical role in achieving aggressive growth and operational excellence goals.
What You’ll Do
- Responsible for the location's P&L and leading daily operations across all fabrication and production areas, including stainless steel, aluminum, and steel manufacturing, welding (MIG/TIG), cutting/punching, forming/bending, assembly, and inspection.
- Develop and execute ERP-driven production schedules to meet demand and on-time delivery targets.
- Drive output and efficiency to achieve sales and production goals.
Leadership, Coaching & Team Development
- P&L and Budgeting Responsibility
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team.
- Establish clear expectations and accountability across departments.
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development.
- Foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous learning.
- Develop future leaders through succession planning.
Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration
- Drive collaboration between production, materials, quality, engineering, and logistics.
- Ensure alignment around shared goals and KPIs.
- Improve workflow and reduce bottlenecks through communication.
Operational Excellence
- Monitor capacity, labor utilization, and resource allocation.
- Analyze KPIs and implement improvements.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion quality and safety.
- Manage inventory and operational costs.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of manufacturing leadership Experience
- Strong background in metal fabrication processes.
- Proven ability to develop teams and drive performance.
- ERP system experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Why Join Us
- Leadership impact role
- Growth-focused culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
What We Offer
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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401(k) with company match
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Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
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Paid Time Off
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Annual Bonus Program
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand, walk, and sit; communicate in person and by phone
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Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
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Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment
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Ability to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing
Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
