Director of Operations

About Powerus

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Powerus operates its manufacturing facility in Rock Hill, SC. The site's supply chain, facilities, maintenance, EH&S, logistics, warehouse, and inventory functions must scale with production.

This role leads those functions for the Rock Hill site and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking a Director of Operations to lead supply chain, facilities and maintenance, EH&S, logistics, warehouse, and inventory for the Rock Hill manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain, facilities, maintenance, EH&S, logistics, warehouse, and inventory teams
• Align supplier performance, supplier quality, and material availability with the production plan
• Manage facility expansion, maintenance, and capital projects
• Own site safety and environmental compliance programs
• Run inventory control, cycle counting, and warehouse operations
• Manage export-controlled shipping and receiving with trade compliance
• Build and develop department managers and set operating KPIs

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Extensive operations leadership experience in a discrete manufacturing company
• Experience leading supply chain and at least two of facilities, EH&S, logistics, or warehouse functions
• Experience managing managers and multi-department budgets
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• U.S. citizenship required; this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Experience with ITAR-controlled shipping and supplier controls
• Experience supporting rapid production growth or a new facility start-up
• Supplier development or supplier quality leadership
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have led operations functions at a manufacturing site through growth and be able to describe how they kept material and facilities ahead of production.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.