Director of Operations & Supply Chain

AMOT Controls Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOT Controls Corp. in Houston is seeking an experienced Director of Operations & Supply Chain who will be accountable for the operational, financial, and customer performance of the site. This role includes owning site-level P&L and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing operations, strong financial acumen, and leadership skills to develop high-performing teams.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and offers a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably valve or flow control.
• Experience managing a site-level P&L, including gross margin and EBITDA.

Responsibilities

• Own site-level P&L including revenue, gross margin, and working capital optimization.
• Manage domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure quality and delivery performance.
• Build and develop high‑performing teams; own talent development and performance management.

Skills

Financial acumen

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and/or engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Demand planning systems

Job description

PAC/MTX - HQ
8824 Fallbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77064, USA

Overview

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.

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.
• 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

• 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.
• Supply chain and operations experience within industrial manufacturing required; valve, flow control, or engineered‑to‑order products preferred.
• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.