Director of Operations

TR, part of the Trifast plc group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm is seeking a Regional Director of Operations and Supply Chain for its Houston location. Responsibilities include driving supply chain efficiencies, team leadership, and managing supplier engagement. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in industrial operations and a degree in a relevant discipline. This role requires high data analytical skills and strong customer engagement capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial operations or related fields managing operations and supply chain functions.
• Proven knowledge of D365 or other ERP systems.
• High data analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ownership for your team’s health and safety by managing working practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure alignment with the company's vision.
• Drive efficiencies through data interrogation and supplier scorecards.

Skills

Data analytics

Team leadership

Supply chain logistics

Operational efficiencies

Customer engagement

Education

Degree in relevant discipline, such as Business

Tools

D365

ERP systems

Job description

At TR, part of Trifast plc, we’re more than fasteners—we’re the trusted partner behind some of the world’s most advanced industries. As a global leader in the design, engineering, manufacture, and supply of fastenings and Category ‘C’ components, we deliver smart, efficient solutions that enhance performance across major assembly operations.

From Automotive to Smart Infrastructure and Medical Equipment, our focus on engineering excellence and streamlined supply keeps us at the forefront of progress.

We are looking to recruit a Regional Director of Operations and Supply Chain, North America on a permanent basis to join our team based at our Houston, TX location.

The Role

The Regional Operations & Supply Chain Director will be responsible for deploying procedures and tools that drive efficiencies through an “End-to-End Supply Chain”; this includes but is not limited to supplier engagement, freight movement, operational best practise into and out of Trifast facilities through to the appropriate interface with customers.

The scope includes both factory, production and warehousing where applicable in each Region.

This role will require a strong background in data analytics, D365, or other ERP systems, customer engagement, team leadership, warehouse operations, supply chain logistics, commercial negotiations, and a proven track record of successful project management.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Ensure ownership for your team’s health and safety, taking steps to ensure working practices are free from harm, reporting any issues or concerns to the Global Health & Safety Director.
• Performance Management & Engagement: As a member of the Group Leadership Team, ensure the performance and accountability for delivery of objectives is managed to a high standard.
• Talent Assessment, Acquisition and Development: Through regular reviews assess ongoing performance of your team.
• Team Leadership and Management: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure alignment with the company's vision and objectives.
• Operational Efficiencies: Bridge systems and technology optimisation opportunities with on the ground delivery.
• KPI Management: Establish, manage, and develop appropriate operational KPI’s in conjunction with the Global operation Lead.
• Supply Chain Optimisation: In conjunction with the Global Sourcing team, drive efficiencies through data interrogation and supplier scorecards & scoping.
• Supply Chain management: manage the local supply chain and pricing in line with process and global guidance.
• Customer Engagement: Assist in the development of customer supply solutions, together with Global Account Directors/SAMs/Local BDMs.
• Freight Optimisation: In collaboration with the Global Operations & Supply Chain Director and Global Sourcing team support and implement strategy.
• Forecasting / Planning / Excess & Obsolete Inventory: Utilising customer forecasts, MOQ (EOQ), proactive recognition and root cause of obsolescence or service deficiency.
• Compliance and Standards: work within the company policies and process, compliance standards and Regional obligations.
• Supporting the wider One TR strategy: Any other reasonable duties to support the delivery of the strategy, operational KPI’s and objectives.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in industrial operations or related fields, managing operations and supply chain functions
• Proven D365 or other ERP systems knowledge
• Deep operational knowledge of manufacturing, production and distribution warehousing and associated supply chains
• Bias for technology and automating workflows
• High data analytical skills
• Strong customer and supplier commercial understanding
• Outstanding team leader able to lead by example, but provide thoughtful support and insight
• Team player able to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines, functions and time zones
• Presentation skills that are developed in order to competently present in front of larger audiences both internally and externally
• High attention to detail
• Able to meet and set deadlines
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Collaborative in nature

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline, such as Business or equivalent required