We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations & Supply Chain who will have full accountability for end-to-end operational, financial, and customer performance of the Houston site. This role owns site-level P&L execution and balance sheet efficiency, including forecasting, margins, inventory management, and working capital performance. The Director leads manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer fulfillment to ensure safe, compliant, on-time, and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products. The successful candidate will operate in a high-mix, low-volume environment with both standard platforms and engineered-to-order solutions, driving continuous improvement while supporting new product introductions and evolving product mix across Core and growth segments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Site P&L & Operational Performance- Own site-level P&L including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, forecast accuracy, and working capital optimization across inventory, A/R, and A/P.
- Drive on-time delivery performance, lead-time reduction, and productivity improvement.
Operations & Supply Chain- Lead manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer fulfillment in a shared facility environment.
- Own the operational customer experience, from quote through delivery and issue resolution.
- Manage domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Leverage analytics and automation to drive daily management and operational KPIs.
Continuous Improvement & Growth Readiness- Lead Lean/CI initiatives; partner with Engineering on process improvement and NPD launch readiness.
- Adapt operations to evolving product mix and support inorganic growth integration as applicable.
People & Organization- Build and develop high-performing teams; own talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
Compliance- Ensure compliance with all corporate, regulatory, and EHS requirements.
Travel- 10-15% travel may be required.
LEADERSHIP:Reporting Structure & Organizational Leadership- Direct reports include Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Quality Leader, and Customer Service Manager with scope to scale as business growth and complexity require.
- Dotted-line partnership with Finance, Sales, Engineering, and HR.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in supply chain and/or engineering.
- 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations required.
- Supply chain and operations experience within industrial manufacturing required; valve, flow control, or engineered-to-order products preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing a site-level P&L, including gross margin, EBITDA, and working capital optimization.
- ERP proficiency required; experience with demand planning, MRP, and production scheduling systems.
- Proven track record with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
- Data-driven decision maker; comfortable leveraging analytics, KPIs, and digital tools to drive operational performance.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience operating within a high-accountability, results-oriented governance environment preferred.
- Experience managing operations within a shared or multi-tenant facility is a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS:The employee will work in an office and manufacturing plant environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate (office) to loud (production area).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires frequent sitting and occasional standing and walking, stooping and reaching/working overhead. The employee must occasionally move/lift up to 50 lbs. Average hearing and vision are required.
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
