Director of Operations - IT Infrastructure & Server Rack Manufacturing

AMAX Engineering Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Job summary

AMAX, established 1979, is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize the IT infrastructure and server rack manufacturing operations. You will drive operational excellence, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and ensure on-time order fulfillment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will implement lean initiatives, oversee planning, inventory, and production, and lead a high-performance team focused on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in progressive operations management within manufacturing.
• Experience in IT infrastructure, electronics or server rack manufacturing preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve workflows to reduce bottlenecks and costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma.
• Oversee planning, inventory, and on-time order fulfillment.
• Develop performance metrics and manage a high‑performing team.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Operations

Job description

The Director of Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing all operational functions within a fast-paced IT infrastructure and server rack manufacturing environment. This role drives operational excellence by improving processes, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, ensuring on-time order fulfillment, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a leader with a strong manufacturing background and a proven ability to improve efficiency, productivity, and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

• Analyze and improve operational workflows to eliminate bottlenecks, increase efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and best practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Conduct performance evaluations and establish measurable objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Order Fulfillment & Supply Chain Coordination

• Partner with supply chain, purchasing, production, and planning teams to ensure timely material availability and production schedules.
• Oversee material planning, inventory optimization, shortage tracking, and demand forecasting.
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on schedule while maintaining inventory targets.

Strategic Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational performance, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations management experience, including leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in IT infrastructure, electronics manufacturing, server rack manufacturing, or related industries is highly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with ERP systems.
• Experience with production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance

We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10‑minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work!

About AMAX

Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU‑accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high‑performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high‑performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid‑cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end‑to‑end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX’s advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com.

Join Us

Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible in the hardware industry.

AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.