Director of Operations

INSPYR Solutions; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

INSPYR Solutions seeks an Operations Director in Houston to lead an AI server repair and reverse logistics facility onsite. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while owning full P&L and budgeting.

The role requires strategic leadership across multiple functions and strong stakeholder management with customers. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in manufacturing/high-tech environments, experience with Lean/Six Sigma, and a track record of expanding production capacity and improving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or high-technology operations.
• Experience leading AI server, enterprise hardware, electronics manufacturing, data centers, or reverse logistics is strongly preferred.
• Proven success managing multi-million-dollar operating budgets and full P&L responsibility.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership and operational direction for AI server repair and reverse logistics.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Maintain full P&L responsibility including budgeting and labor management.
• Establish and monitor KPIs: throughput, turnaround time, first-pass yield, repair quality, inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, labor efficiency, operating margin.
• Develop and execute strategies to support growth and increased capacity.
• Lead capacity planning, capital investments, and facility expansion projects.

Connaissances

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

P&L Management

KPI Reporting

Capacity Planning

ERP / MES

Data-Driven Decisions

Customer Relationships

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Outils

ERP

MES

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Title: Director of Operations

Location: Houston, TX – Onsite

Duration: Direct Hire

Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Job Summary: We are currently seeking qualified candidates to take the role of Operations Director for AI server repair.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall operational direction for an AI server repair and reverse logistics facility.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, capital planning, productivity improvements, and cost optimization.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including throughput, turnaround time, first-pass yield, repair quality, inventory accuracy, customer satisfaction, labor efficiency, and operating margin.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support rapid business growth, increased production capacity, and evolving customer requirements.
• Serve as the operational liaison with customer leadership, conducting regular business reviews, resolving escalated issues, and identifying opportunities to expand services and improve customer satisfaction.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, IT, Human Resources, and Facilities to ensure organizational alignment and effective resource planning.
• Lead capacity planning, workforce planning, capital equipment investments, facility expansion projects, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Ensure effective inventory management, material flow, asset accountability, and secure handling of high‑value AI server components throughout the repair lifecycle.
• Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous learning by mentoring leaders, developing succession plans, and building high‑performing management teams.
• Provide leadership during customer audits, business continuity events, and operational escalations.
• Support strategic planning, new customer implementations, new product introductions (NPI), and expansion of repair capabilities.

Education, Training and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or a related discipline required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, electronics repair, high‑technology operations, or industrial services.
• Experience leading AI server, enterprise hardware, electronics manufacturing, data center infrastructure, or reverse logistics operations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex customer relationships, contractual service level agreements, and executive business reviews.
• Proven success managing multi‑million‑dollar operating budgets and full P&L responsibility.
• Strong strategic leadership with the ability to translate business objectives into operational execution.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross‑functional organizations in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
• Extensive experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success improving profitability through productivity, quality, inventory optimization, and cost management.
• Experience leading capacity planning, workforce planning, and operational scaling for rapidly growing businesses.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills with experience using operational dashboards and KPI reporting.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to developing future leaders.
• Proficient with ERP, MES, warehouse management, and Microsoft Office applications.

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