Operations Manager – Manufacturing & Distribution

Job Title: Operations Manager—Manufacturing & Distribution

Location: Grand Prairie, Texas

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Bonus Program

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; communicate in person and by phone
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a non‑temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing

Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.