Operations Manager

About the Role

The Operations Manager leads and optimizes 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, focusing 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.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or operations leadership
• Manufacturing experience required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity eligibility