Director of Operations

Job Description

Director of Operations

Location: Richardson, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $210,000-$220,000 base + 25% annual bonus + RSU opportunity

Lead Operations in a Fast-Growing Data Center Manufacturing Environment

We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead manufacturing operations for a rapidly growing organization supporting the expanding data center market. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple managers, production functions, and lines of business in a dynamic, customer-driven manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will come from a contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or similarly complex high-mix/fast-paced production environment, where priorities can shift quickly based on customer requirements and business demand.

What You'll Do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for manufacturing and production operations.
• Lead and develop multiple managers and their teams across several operational functions.
• Establish production priorities and strategies to achieve quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor key manufacturing performance metrics.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, operating expenses, and personnel.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to establish strategic direction and execute business objectives.
• Work with customers and internal stakeholders on production requirements, customer-specific processes, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Support the introduction of new products and business lines into manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, capacity, workflows, and resource utilization.
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and high performance.
• Develop and coach leaders while maintaining a hands-on presence within the operation.

What We're Looking For

• 11+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, data center infrastructure, or another complex, customer-driven manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple managers and diverse production teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Proven experience with Lean / World Class Manufacturing / continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment where customer requirements and production priorities can change quickly.
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to move between strategic planning and day-to-day manufacturing operations.

Compensation & Opportunity

• $210,000-$220,000 base salary
• 25% annual bonus
• RSU opportunity
• Potential $15,000-$30,000 annual RSU/sign-on opportunity, with a two-year vesting schedule
• High-visibility leadership position within a growing organization serving the expanding data center market

If you're an operations leader who thrives in a high-mix, customer-driven manufacturing environment and enjoys building teams while driving measurable improvements, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ric Delgado
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter

Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.

From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.

Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone's career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.

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About Richardson, TX

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