Operations Jobs at ASTEC with Visa Sponsorship
ASTEC builds heavy industrial equipment, and its Operations teams keep manufacturing lines running across production, logistics, and quality functions. The company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Operations professionals, making it a viable target if you're pursuing U.S. employment in manufacturing.
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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Operations Program Manager will lead a PMO project management team, ensuring the successful execution of site efficiency programs across several manufacturing facilities at Astec. The project team is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing manufacturing projects, capital expenditures, and facility efficiency initiatives. The incumbent will assist our facility business partners in defining a strategic roadmap of 3-5 years. The Operations Program Manager will also effectively monitor and present program updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. Responsible to coach, mentor, and supervise the PMO coordinators and specialists in daily assignments and activities and ensure that professional program management techniques and tools are used to manage programs and projects.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Architect and oversee the multi-site project portfolio to ensure 100% alignment with the Infrastructure Solutions (IS) strategic roadmap and ROI targets.
- Establish and enforce rigorous portfolio governance standards to ensure data integrity across all budget, resource, and schedule reporting.
- Maintain absolute control over "Planned" data (budget and ROI projections) to ensure the PMO remains the single source of truth and prevents unauthorized data manipulation by decentralized leads.
- Serve as the primary change agent for project management maturity, driving process adoption within a high-speed manufacturing culture.
- Synthesize complex project data into actionable program-level insights for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and site business partners.
- Direct the hiring, performance lifecycle, and professional growth of a high-performing project management team.
- Foster a collaborative environment with Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to de-risk complex facility efficiency programs.
KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators.
- Oversee the project management team portfolio to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Prepare and present program-level reporting and dashboards for upper management.
- Analyze current project management processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance enterprise maturity.
- Implement new procedures and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work closely with engineering teams, Astec representatives, vendors, and various internal departments to achieve program goals.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback to team members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading a portfolio of projects with a combined value exceeding $10M in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- 7–10 years of end-to-end project management experience with a proven track record of managing direct reports.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate high-stakes planning workshops and steer cross-functional matrixed teams.
- Proficiency in Project Management Software (e.g., Project Insight, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.) and the Microsoft 365 suite.
- Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, or PfMP is highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SUPERVISOR AND LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Required
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
20–25% domestic and international travel
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
INTRODUCTION
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Operations Program Manager will lead a PMO project management team, ensuring the successful execution of site efficiency programs across several manufacturing facilities at Astec. The project team is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing manufacturing projects, capital expenditures, and facility efficiency initiatives. The incumbent will assist our facility business partners in defining a strategic roadmap of 3-5 years. The Operations Program Manager will also effectively monitor and present program updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. Responsible to coach, mentor, and supervise the PMO coordinators and specialists in daily assignments and activities and ensure that professional program management techniques and tools are used to manage programs and projects.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Architect and oversee the multi-site project portfolio to ensure 100% alignment with the Infrastructure Solutions (IS) strategic roadmap and ROI targets.
- Establish and enforce rigorous portfolio governance standards to ensure data integrity across all budget, resource, and schedule reporting.
- Maintain absolute control over "Planned" data (budget and ROI projections) to ensure the PMO remains the single source of truth and prevents unauthorized data manipulation by decentralized leads.
- Serve as the primary change agent for project management maturity, driving process adoption within a high-speed manufacturing culture.
- Synthesize complex project data into actionable program-level insights for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and site business partners.
- Direct the hiring, performance lifecycle, and professional growth of a high-performing project management team.
- Foster a collaborative environment with Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to de-risk complex facility efficiency programs.
KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and mentor a team of project managers and coordinators.
- Oversee the project management team portfolio to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Prepare and present program-level reporting and dashboards for upper management.
- Analyze current project management processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance enterprise maturity.
- Implement new procedures and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work closely with engineering teams, Astec representatives, vendors, and various internal departments to achieve program goals.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback to team members.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading a portfolio of projects with a combined value exceeding $10M in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- 7–10 years of end-to-end project management experience with a proven track record of managing direct reports.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate high-stakes planning workshops and steer cross-functional matrixed teams.
- Proficiency in Project Management Software (e.g., Project Insight, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.) and the Microsoft 365 suite.
- Professional certification such as PMP, PgMP, or PfMP is highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent combination of education and experience.
SUPERVISOR AND LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Required
OUR CULTURE AND VALUES
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
20–25% domestic and international travel
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Operations Jobs at ASTEC Jobs
Align your resume to ASTEC's production environment
ASTEC manufactures asphalt and aggregate equipment, so highlight hands-on experience with heavy industrial machinery, lean manufacturing, or production scheduling. Generic operations resumes get filtered out before they reach a hiring manager.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your first interview
As a federal contractor, ASTEC is required to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Knowing this upfront lets you frame your visa status accurately and avoids surprises during onboarding when employment eligibility is verified.
Target plant-level roles to strengthen your H-1B case
H-1B approval for Operations roles depends on demonstrating that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles tied to industrial engineering, process optimization, or supply chain management carry stronger USCIS precedent than general floor supervisor titles.
Use OPT or CPT to build a manufacturing work history
If you're on F-1 status, securing an Operations internship or co-op in a manufacturing setting before targeting ASTEC full-time gives you relevant experience and signals to the employer that the H-1B petition is a straightforward continuation of documented work.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
ASTEC's HR process for Operations hires moves quickly once a candidate is selected. Ask directly whether the role is open to visa sponsorship during the second-round interview, not after a verbal offer, so both sides can plan the DOL Labor Condition Application timeline without delay.
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Find Operations at ASTEC JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does ASTEC sponsor H-1B visas for Operations roles?
Yes, ASTEC has sponsored H-1B visas for Operations professionals. The strongest cases are for roles with a clear degree requirement in a related field, such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations management. General floor or production supervisor titles may face more scrutiny from USCIS on specialty occupation grounds, so how the role is defined in the Labor Condition Application matters significantly.
How do I apply for Operations jobs at ASTEC?
You can browse and apply for Operations positions at ASTEC through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship eligibility so you're only seeing jobs that are realistically open to your immigration status. From there, tailor your application to reflect manufacturing operations experience, since ASTEC's core business is heavy industrial equipment production. Following up directly with the recruiting team after submitting is standard practice for plant-level roles.
Which visa types does ASTEC use for Operations hires?
ASTEC has used H-1B, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT visas for sponsored employees. For Operations roles specifically, H-1B is the most common long-term pathway. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. F-1 OPT is a practical starting point for recent graduates in engineering or supply chain fields who want to build U.S. work history before an employer sponsors a full H-1B petition.
What qualifications does ASTEC expect for Operations roles?
ASTEC's Operations positions typically require a background in industrial engineering, manufacturing management, or a closely related technical field. For visa sponsorship purposes, having a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly relevant to the role strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation argument considerably. Hands-on familiarity with production workflows, quality systems like ISO or lean manufacturing, and experience in a heavy equipment or fabrication environment are consistently valued across ASTEC's hiring patterns.
How does the visa sponsorship timeline work for an ASTEC Operations offer?
Once ASTEC extends an offer, the employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, which typically takes one to two weeks to certify. The H-1B petition then goes to USCIS, with standard processing running three to six months. If your start date is urgent, ask whether ASTEC will use premium processing, which reduces USCIS adjudication to around 15 business days. TN and OPT transfers move faster since they don't involve the same petition process.
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