Job Description: Operations Manager Location: Garlock Houston (GSP - Houston, TX) Reports To: Plant Manager Position Summary The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, material flow, and site infrastructure at the Houston facility. This role ensures effective coordination from supplier through receiving, warehousing, inventory, and distribution, while enabling production execution without directly managing manufacturing operations.
The Operations Manager provides strategic leadership to procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehouse operations, and facilities/maintenance. The role focuses on improving service levels (OTD), working capital performance, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.
This position is a key member of the site leadership team and plays a critical role in aligning supply chain execution with the overall business strategy.
Key Responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy & Execution - Develop and implement supply chain strategy
- Lead procurement, logistics, distribution, and supplier management
- Drive KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, supplier performance)
- Identify and mitigate supply risks
Inventory & Materials Management - Own inventory strategy and accuracy
- Implement control processes and cycle counts
- Balance availability with working capital
Warehouse, Logistics & Distribution - Lead receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations
- Improve material flow and efficiency
- Standardize processes and ensure compliance
Procurement & Supplier Management - Develop supplier relationships
- Lead sourcing strategies and performance management
Facilities & Maintenance - Oversee facilities and production maintenance
- Ensure reliability and preventive maintenance
Cross-Functional Alignment - Partner with Manufacturing Manager
- Support ERP, CI, and capital projects
Continuous Improvement - Lead lean initiatives
- Use data-driven decision-making
Leadership & Team Development - Develop and coach team
- Drive accountability and safety culture
Organizational Structure Direct Reports: - Procurement Specialist
- Inventory Management Supervisor
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Maintenance / Facilities Lead
Key Partnerships: - Manufacturing Manager
- Process Engineer / Project Manager
- Quality Supervisor
Education & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain or operations leadership
- Manufacturing experience required
This role is designed as a strategic leadership position focused on enabling production through world-class supply chain and infrastructure management, not direct production supervision. 
