Director of Operations & Supply Chain

AMOT Controls

83d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the overall financial and operational performance of a site, including P&L management, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer fulfillment. The Director will lead continuous improvement initiatives, build high-performing teams, and ensure compliance with all regulations. The position involves managing direct reports such as Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Quality Leader, and Customer Service Manager, and requires a strong partnership with cross-functional departments like Finance, Sales, Engineering, and HR. The role operates in both an office and manufacturing plant environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred in supply chain and/or engineering.
Global supply chain experience with a valve manufacturer preferred.

Responsibilities

Own full site-level P&L performance, including revenue execution, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA contribution, and forecast accuracy.
Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and corrective action planning.
Drive margin improvement and optimize working capital across (inventory, A/R & A/P).
Lead manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer fulfillment.
Ensure safe, compliant, and on-time production and delivery.
Define and execute site operations strategy.
Own the operational customer experience and issue resolution.
Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Engineering on process improvements and NPD.
Ensure NPD launch readiness through cross-functional governance and stable production ramp-up.
Build and lead high-performing teams.
Own talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
Ensure compliance with all corporate and regulatory requirements.