Director of EMS Manufacturing Operations (Data Center Scale)

Sterling Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 25%

RSU/sign-on equity

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead a large-scale EMS manufacturing facility. The role oversees multiple lines and customer programs within an extensive production environment, driving performance, cost control, and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will manage several department leaders, focus on continuous improvement, and actively lead on the manufacturing floor as the facility expands.

Qualifications

• 11–14+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
• Background in electronic manufacturing, preferably EMS or contract manufacturing.
• Experience with data-center infrastructure, server racks, or complex electronic assemblies.
• Experience managing multiple production departments and large teams.
• Experience overseeing substantial operating budgets, ideally in the hundreds of millions.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement background.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations across multiple production lines, customer programs, and departments, ensuring production efficiency, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee four direct-report managers and 50–100 indirect employees, providing leadership and development.
• Maintain a hands-on presence on the production floor, driving improvements in manual assembly and processes.
• Manage significant operating budgets and P&L responsibilities while establishing KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and customer teams to support ramp-ups and expansion.

Skills

EMS experience

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Budget management

Manufacturing floor management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

Sterling Engineering in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead a large-scale EMS manufacturing facility. The role oversees multiple lines and customer programs within an extensive production environment, driving performance, cost control, and on-time delivery.

The successful candidate will manage several department leaders, focus on continuous improvement, and actively lead on the manufacturing floor as the facility expands.