Hybrid Headwear Strategy & Operations Director

Momentec Brands Inc.; Kannapolis (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan with company contribution

Paid Vacation Holidays & Sick Time

Job summary

Momentec Brands is seeking a seasoned headwear and promotional products leader to steer the custom headwear business across Team Sports and Promotional Products channels. This role focuses on driving growth, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment to meet market needs.

The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience in headwear/apparel, decoration methods, domestic production, supply chain management, and channel development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Operations Management, or related field (equiv. combo accepted).
• Eight+ years of progressive leadership experience in apparel/headwear/promotional products.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in manufacturing/sourcing/distribution.
• Experience in Team Sports channel or similar customer-driven markets preferred.
• Strong understanding of decoration processes (embroidery, patches, heat transfers) and related production workflows.
• Knowledge of ERP and inventory management systems and overall supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for growth, ops efficiency, and long-term success.
• Establish clear metrics across sales, service, production, quality, and fulfillment.
• Lead cross-functional teams to align objectives and execute initiatives.
• Analyze market conditions and customer needs to identify opportunities.
• Support growth of Team Sports and Promotional Products channels.
• Build partnerships with athletic dealers, schools, leagues, and distributors.
• Collaborate with sales/merchandising to align product offerings with demand.
• Strengthen brand visibility and customer engagement with marketing teams.
• Coordinate with product/merchandise and inventory teams to balance customization.
• Provide leadership for domestic decoration operations (embroidery, patches, heat transfers).
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Work with sourcing and supply chain to maintain inventory and supply continuity.
• Monitor supply chain performance and address quality/service/delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and regs.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Mentor and develop team capabilities and organizational performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Momentec Brands is seeking a seasoned headwear and promotional products leader to steer the custom headwear business across Team Sports and Promotional Products channels. This role focuses on driving growth, customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment to meet market needs.

The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience in headwear/apparel, decoration methods, domestic production, supply chain management, and channel development.