Head 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

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