Senior Operations Manager

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chino, California, Harrington is a leading distributor of fluid process products and solutions for industrial applications. With over 70 locations across the United States, we serve industries including water and wastewater management, chemicals, manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, and food and beverage processing. At Harrington, we prioritize deep technical knowledge, fast product availability, and innovative supply chain solutions to serve our customers 24/7/365.

About the role

As the Senior Manager, Operations, you will serve as the operational leader for our Tulsa fabrication facility, ensuring the business runs safely, efficiently, and profitably. This is a hands-on role where you will lead daily manufacturing and fabrication operations, coach and develop supervisors, and drive continuous improvement. You will balance production schedules, partner with cross-functional teams, and use data to make informed decisions—all while championing safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and fabrication operations, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop supervisors and future leaders to deliver exceptional performance.
• Drive operational excellence by improving productivity, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and strengthening quality.
• Balance production schedules, staffing, capacity, and customer commitments to ensure smooth operations.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Quality, Shipping, Maintenance, and Finance to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Use data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and make informed operational decisions.
• Champion safety as a core value, not just a priority.
• Contribute ideas, improve processes, and lead change to shape the future of the business.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or production.
• Experience leading supervisors, managers, or cross-functional teams.
• Proven success improving safety, productivity, quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing labor, inventory, and operational costs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at every level of the organization.
• Passion for coaching others and building high-performing teams.
• Experience using ERP systems, Microsoft Office, operational reporting tools, and emerging AI technologies to improve efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

Insurance

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA (SIHRA): Covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive coverage, including orthodontic care for both children and adults.
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company-paid life and AD&D coverage.
• Long-Term Disability: Company-paid LTD program.
• Optional Coverages: Short-term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.

Retirement

• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%.

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.

Harrington continuously seeks new ways to enhance benefits to help employees thrive in every area of their lives.