Operations Manager
ATI · Albany, OR
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $100k–$130k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at ATI (metals) in Albany, OR. Identify, develop, and communicate goals and improvement plans with respect to health, safety, environmental concerns, and technical opportunities.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Casting
- Base pay
- $100k–$130k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Oregon: typical posted base $123k–$169k. This one lists $100k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 12 production engineer openings in Oregon, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oregon plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 11 other live production postings in Oregon.
- Base pay
- About 21% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 10+)
Typical $123k–$169k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 75%
- EHS / safety 33%
- Lean 33%
- 5S 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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This plant: ATI in Albany
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Full description from ATIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Leads the representation of the area in business and site level interactions, in setting the direction for the operating area, including operating parameters and high-level production targets.
- ◆Identify, develop, and communicate goals and improvement plans with respect to health, safety, environmental concerns, and technical opportunities.
- ◆Makes sound and timely business decisions based on appropriate business-driven technology plans that support overall business objectives.
- ◆Leads the development and execution of capital projects that support and advance business and area improvement initiatives.
- ◆Demonstrates model leadership by delegating appropriate decision-making authority, empowering team members, and driving accountability.
- ◆Oversee the professional development of direct reports, ensuring continuous growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field or
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or a related field, with a focus on manufacturing or production environments.
- ✓Experience in complex manufacturing environments requiring manual manipulation such as forging, casting, finishing, etc. highly preferred.
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Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
ATI is seeking an Operations Manager for our operations in Millersburg, OR. This role is focused on driving the implementation of the Area Business Teams objectives by modeling leadership, reinforcing operational standards, and coaching personnel to meet the business goals and expectations. This role is dedicated to enhancing operational performance, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. If you have experience leading leaders and would describe yourself as a servant leader, we'd love to hear from you! Relocation assistance is available.
Primary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •A strong understanding of Business Value Drivers to optimize operational performance and support business growth.
- •Demonstrated experience in coaching and developing employees, focusing on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- •Practical knowledge of Profit & Loss application, with the ability to understand and influence financial performance.
- •Proven ability to demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams to achieve both operational and strategic goals.
- •Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and business partners.
- •Demonstrated decision-making capability, ensuring timely and sound operational and business decisions.
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- •A top 401K plan, including company match
- •Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
- •15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
- •Performance bonus
- •Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.