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Job Description: Operations Manager

Location: Garlock Houston (GSP – Houston, TX)

Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, material flow, and site infrastructure at the Houston facility. This role ensures effective coordination from supplier through receiving, warehousing, inventory, and distribution, while enabling production execution without directly managing manufacturing operations.

The Operations Manager provides strategic leadership to procurement, logistics, inventory management, warehouse operations, and facilities/maintenance. The role focuses on improving service levels (OTD), working capital performance, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

This position is a key member of the site leadership team and plays a critical role in aligning supply chain execution with the overall business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement supply chain strategy
• Lead procurement, logistics, distribution, and supplier management
• Drive KPIs (OTD, inventory turns, supplier performance)
• Identify and mitigate supply risks

Inventory & Materials Management

• Own inventory strategy and accuracy
• Implement control processes and cycle counts
• Balance availability with working capital

Warehouse, Logistics & Distribution

• Lead receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations
• Improve material flow and efficiency
• Standardize processes and ensure compliance

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop supplier relationships
• Lead sourcing strategies and performance management

Facilities & Maintenance

• Oversee facilities and production maintenance
• Ensure reliability and preventive maintenance

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Partner with Manufacturing Manager
• Support ERP, CI, and capital projects

Continuous Improvement

• Lead lean initiatives
• Use data-driven decision-making

Leadership & Team Development

• Develop and coach team
• Drive accountability and safety culture

Organizational Structure

Direct Reports:

• Procurement Specialist
• Inventory Management Supervisor
• Warehouse Supervisor
• Maintenance / Facilities Lead

Key Partnerships:

• Manufacturing Manager
• Process Engineer / Project Manager
• Quality Supervisor

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain or operations leadership
• Manufacturing experience required

This role is designed as a strategic leadership position focused on enabling production through world-class supply chain and infrastructure management, not direct production supervision.

# Garlock is a subsidiary of Enpro, a leading industrial technology company focused on critical applications across many end-markets, including semiconductor, industrial process, commercial vehicle, sustainable power generation, aerospace, food and pharma, photonics and life sciences.

At Enpro, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fosters growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.  If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Human Resources, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Enpro carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors including the background, education, training, and experience required, as well as geographic considerations such as cost of labor, and applicable local and state laws. These considerations can cause offered compensation to vary. Actual offers will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, gainshare, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Enpro offers a range of benefits including, but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) matching, and other supplemental insurance options.

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