Watlow
Watlow is seeking a Director of Operations to lead the Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri, providing strategic direction and hands-on leadership across production, quality, safety, supply chain, and engineering. This role involves driving Lean transformation, managing budgets and capital investments, and partnering with executive leadership to align operational capabilities with business objectives in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1922
Watlow designs and manufactures industrial heaters, sensors, and controllers, delivering end-to-end thermal loop solutions for a wide range of applications. The company offers standard products, custom-engineered solutions, and engineering services tailored for high-volume production and complex thermal management needs. Watlow supports industrial and process customers with precise temperature control, system integration, and application-specific thermal solutions.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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