Flexpipe · 13 hours ago
Director of Operations
Rockwall, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFlexpipe, a division of Mattr, manufactures and sells spoolable composite pipe, primarily used by oil and natural gas producers. The Director of Operations is responsible for providing strategic leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead the Flexpipe manufacturing network to deliver consistent production performance aligned with monthly, quarterly, and annual commitments
Optimize capacity planning, resource allocation, maintenance programs, and operational cost structures
Ensure standard cost accuracy and proactively address performance variances with timely mitigation plans
Establish disciplined governance routines that strengthen operational transparency, predictability, and execution
Champion Mattr’s Incident & Injury Free (IIF) philosophy and embed a proactive safety culture across all facilities
Demonstrate visible safety leadership through coaching, site engagement, and risk identification
Ensure all employees and contractors meet competency standards and follow safe work practices
Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance year over year
Lead the development and execution of a supply chain strategy that enhances resilience, reduces business continuity risk, and optimizes cost
Strengthen procurement effectiveness, supplier relationships, and KPI‑driven supplier performance management
Oversee pipe planning across manufacturing sites to maximize profitability, efficiency, and service levels
Ensure logistics operations support reliable and timely distribution to customers and distribution hubs
Ensure robust quality systems are consistently implemented across all manufacturing locations
Improve internal and external quality performance through disciplined root‑cause analysis and durable corrective actions
Partner across Engineering, Supply Chain, and site leadership to proactively manage supplier quality risks
Enhance customer experience through predictable delivered quality and reduced variability
Accelerate CI maturity across the network by cultivating a high‑engagement problem‑solving culture
Lead the prioritization and successful execution of strategic CAPEX and OPEX initiatives
Promote best‑practice sharing and intelligent standardization to strengthen operational scalability and efficiency
Identify systemic pain points and drive structural improvements across processes and systems
Provide mentorship and coaching to operational leaders, strengthening capability, alignment, and accountability
Build a robust succession pipeline and elevate leadership effectiveness across all levels of the organization
Foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning
Model integrity, performance excellence, and strong interpersonal leadership
Maintain strong governance frameworks including KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and performance management systems
Ensure compliance with regulatory, labor, HSE, quality, and certification requirements
Lead or support audits with discipline, transparency, and a focus on continuous improvement
Strengthen operational controls and reinforce practices that support sustainable, compliant operations
Qualification
Required
University degree required
Proven manufacturing leadership experience with a history of process optimization and productivity improvement
Strong practical experience with Lean, Six Sigma, JIT, TQM, Kaizen, DDMRP, and related methodologies
Expertise in operations management, process improvement, and supply chain optimization
Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and act on operational and financial data
Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms, inventory systems, planning tools, and supply chain applications
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven decision‑making approach
Experience successfully navigating and leading through site commissioning, new equipment or process launches, and associated change management
Experience successfully navigating and leading through site decommissioning and transition planning
Experience successfully navigating and leading through supplier quality incidents, QMS failures, and supplier qualification delays
Experience successfully navigating and leading through customer incidents and structured resolution management
Experience successfully navigating and leading through cross‑functional conflict resolution and people leadership challenges
Experience successfully navigating and leading through contractor management and supply chain risk mitigation
Experience successfully navigating and leading through relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and external partners
Experience successfully navigating and leading through underperforming quality performance and related training, coaching, and change adoption
Experience successfully navigating and leading through employee development, team culture shaping, and organizational change
Preferred
Graduate degree or additional qualifications in Supply Chain or Engineering preferred
MBA preferred
Chartered or professional designation is an asset (Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing)
Company
Flexpipe
Flexpipe Systems is specializing in technology-based products and services for the pipeline and petrochemical sectors.
Founded in 2001
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase