Director - Operations

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Advanced Flow Systems (AFS) includes the Liquid Controls and Corken branded products that make fluid transfer safe, accurate, and efficient. Liquid Controls primarily provide metering, fluid handling and data ecosystem for truck-based custody transfer of highly valuable fuels as well as product solutions to support other downstream oil & gas custody transfer applications. Corken offers a wide variety of industrial compression and pumping solutions for the process, energy, and transport industries. Applications include Autogas filling stations, bulk plant pumps, tank‑car unloading, delivery truck, and transport. AFS is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK with a sales/service office in Chicago, IL and an employee base of approximately 210+. The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing operations for a $120M+ industrial manufacturing business. This role owns day‑to‑day operational execution with the goal to strive for excellence in areas related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost through the effective use of 80/20 and a servant leadership mindset. Operational Leadership Lead all manufacturing operations, including production, materials management, warehousing, environmental health and safety (EH&S), shipping, maintenance, and facilities. Ensure consistent execution of daily operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. Drive schedule adherence and throughput to support revenue growth and customer demand. Establish clear operating rhythms, daily management, and accountability across the facility. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Champion Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and standard work across the value stream. Deploy operational excellence tools (e.g., Lean, 80/20, Kaizen, value stream mapping) to improve productivity, working capital, and margins. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues impacting performance. Ensure processes are documented, repeatable, and scalable to support growth. People & Culture Leadership Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing Operations leadership team. Set clear expectations, goals, and performance standards aligned with company objectives. Develop bench strength and succession plans for critical operations roles. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement. Financial & Strategic Accountability Own operational performance against budget, including labor efficiency, overhead, scrap, and inventory. Partner with Finance and Commercial leaders to support forecasting, capacity planning, and margin improvement. Translate strategic priorities into executable operational plans. Support capital planning, equipment investments, and make‑vs‑buy decisions. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales to meet business objectives. Ensure compliance with quality systems, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Lead operational readiness for new products, volume changes, and customer requirements. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or other related field required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in industrial engineered products manufacturing required. Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role with responsibility for manufacturing operations in different operating environments required. Supervisory Responsibilities This role will directly manage a team of 8-10 operations leaders and is indirectly responsible for a team of approximately 115 full‑time hourly production employees. Physical Requirements Proper use of safety equipment such as steel‑toed shoes, goggles, safety glasses, gloves, apron and face shield must be observed. Noise level may vary from moderate office environment to louder production environment. Travel Up to 10% domestic travel may be required. Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Attention Applicants If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. 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