Director - Supply Chain

The Director of Supply Chain will drive the strategic vision, transformation, and operational excellence of the end-to-end supply chain at our Kilgore, TX facility. This leader will architect scalable supply chain strategies that align with corporate growth objectives, optimize material flow, and strengthen supplier performance in a high‑compliance manufacturing environment. The Director will provide forward‑thinking leadership across materials management, procurement, logistics, and vendor relations – ensuring operational resilience, cost efficiency, and regulatory integrity.

• Develop and execute long‑term supply chain strategies that enable scalability, operational resilience, and competitive advantage.
• Align supply chain objectives with business goals, driving performance improvement through clear KPIs and process governance.
• Lead organizational design initiatives that elevate team capability, succession readiness, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Mentor and develop supply chain managers, instilling a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement.

• Build a world‑class supplier network, driving performance‑based partnerships that improve quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
• Lead complex, high‑value negotiations – including contract terms, pricing, and compliance with DFAR/FAR requirements.
• Oversee supplier risk management and compliance programs to ensure adherence to government and customer standards.
• Develop and deploy supplier scorecards and strategic sourcing models to enhance long‑term supplier performance.

• Establish KPI frameworks that measure supply chain efficiency, profitability, and on‑time delivery.
• Drive data‑driven insights through ERP analytics and forecasting tools to ensure material alignment with production schedules.
• Lead performance governance across procurement, materials, and logistics, ensuring financial and operational targets are met.
• Partner with finance and operations to link supply chain strategy to P&L performance and working capital optimization.

• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and strengthen control systems.
• Oversee regulatory and ethical compliance across procurement and supplier engagement.
• Evaluate and optimize ERP configurations to support evolving business requirements and reporting accuracy.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align material availability, production flow, and delivery timelines.
• Serve as the supply chain liaison to executive leadership and customers on strategic planning, performance metrics, and issue resolution.
• Standardize best practices across departments to achieve consistency, scalability, and enterprise‑wide efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain management experience, including 5+ years leading cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing or defense environment.
• Proven track record in DFAR/FAR compliance, complex contract negotiation, and supplier development.
• Demonstrated expertise in ERP system optimization (SAP, Oracle, or Epicor strongly preferred).
• Experience leading continuous improvement and process transformation initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong communication and executive presence, capable of engaging across all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to contractual obligations.

• Proven success leading digital transformation within supply chain or ERP environments.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect supply chain strategy to financial outcomes.
• Expertise in developing supplier performance metrics and driving measurable results.
• Exceptional leadership and talent…