Director of Operations

The Position

The Director of Operations—Houston is responsible for leading production and operational support teams to produce quality products in a safe manner, on time, economically, and at desired levels of customer care. This role supports safety initiatives throughout the plant’s operations and provides continuous improvement direction and support on the production floor. The individual will be instrumental in establishing the new Houston Operations facility; once operational, the Director will lead, manage, and implement operational initiatives at the Houston plant to support Industrial and Municipal Business Unit strategies and goals, including capital investment plans. As a key member of DeZURIK’s operations team, the Director of Operations—Houston will report directly to the Industrial Business Unit leader and will serve as a strategic partner in running the business.

Major elements of the Director of Operations—Houston’s responsibilities include to :

• Influence the design of the new Houston facility, assisting with plant layout, existing site and product moves, and related readiness activities.
• Provide leadership to the production and operational support teams, including Manufacturing, Planning and Materials Management, Shipping, Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operational Admin personnel, to achieve plant safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity goals.
• Support all Health and Safety initiatives related to the facility by providing leadership for all policies and procedures, while continually improving safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong employee relations within all levels of the company, while also motivating, coaching, and developing a diverse, high-performing leadership team.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing initiatives, including allocating strategic resources and applying continuous improvement principles for improved efficiencies.
• Establish annual operating budgets, inventory control targets, and performance goals for department leaders, including ownership of the annual capital planning process for the facility.
• Support and advance supply chain initiatives to strengthen critical vendor relationships and improve lead-time performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to meet customer expectations.

Candidate Profile

The Director of Operations—Houston will have a proven track record of success leading manufacturing and supply chain activities. The fully qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a recognized equivalency. This individual should have a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in operations leadership. Experience in a custom flow control product manufacturing environment is a plus, as is experience with industrial machining and assembly operations. We are seeking a leader known for engaging the workforce, facilitating improved customer responsiveness, and enabling sustainable growth.

The successful candidate must have excellent business acumen and an operations aptitude with strong communication skills and the ability to think strategically. He or she will be an operations executive with an outstanding track record and reputation for driving improvement, business judgment, leadership skills, and integrity. This individual must have the ability to establish immediate credibility at all levels, inside and outside the organization.

Location

The Director of Operations—Houston will be based in Houston, Texas, at the planned new Operations facility, which will expand DeZURIK’s existing Texas production footprint and team.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary in the $175,000 to $225,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual bonus and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentives, including a stock appreciation rights (SARs) program.

Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.