Operations Manager: Lifecycle and Repair

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DMD Systems Recovery is hiring an Operations Manager, Lifecycle & Repair in Tempe to lead testing, diagnosis, repair, refurbishment, imaging, provisioning, data destruction, grading, and prep. You will drive performance, safety, and cost controls while aligning labor, tools, and resources with demand.

You will coach technicians and leads, support hiring and training, ensure compliance, and partner with multiple teams to meet customer requirements and improve workflow and value recovery across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, ITIL or equivalent highly valued.
• Minimum five years of people management experience in production, warehouse, repair, or reverse logistics.
• Five+ years in ITAD, electronics repair, lifecycle services, reverse logistics or related operations.
• Experience managing repair, refurbishment, testing, imaging, provisioning, or device lifecycles.
• Experience leading continuous improvement in compliant environments.
• Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Lifecycle & Repair operations including testing, diagnosis, repair, refurbishment, imaging, provisioning, and grading.
• Align labor, tools, parts, workstations, and technical resources with demand.
• Manage workflow, production priorities, throughput, backlog, and service-level performance.
• Ensure customer requirements, quality standards, security controls, and procedures are followed.
• Lead, coach, and develop technicians, specialists, and team leads.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and development.
• Establish safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and accountability expectations.
• Monitor metrics and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and turnaround.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen workflow and recovery value.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Sales, Service Delivery, Inventory, and Shipping to meet objectives.
• Resolve and elevate operational, staffing, equipment, quality, and customer-impacting issues.

Skills

People management

Operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/IT/Engineering

Relevant certifications (CompTIA A+/Network+, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, ITIL)

Job description

About DMD

DMD Systems Recovery is on a mission to protect the planet - one IT asset at a time. We help companies securely erase data and give technology a second life through reuse, refurbishment, and responsible recycling. As a certified B Corp, we believe business should do more than make money - it should make a difference. Every laptop, server, and device we process helps reduce waste, shrink landfills, and fuel the next generation of technology. If you care about sustainability, real-world impact, and smart tech solutions, DMD is a place where your work truly matters.

Full-time Location: Tempe, Arizona On-site: 5 days per week Pay Rate: $65,000 - $85,000 Reports to: Site Manager Up to 10% Travel

Job Summary

The Operations Manager, Lifecycle & Repair leads DMD's lifecycle services and technical repair operations, overseeing testing, diagnosis, repair, refurbishment, imaging, provisioning, data destruction, grading, and service preparation activities. This role is accountable for team performance, employee development, quality, service levels, cost management, and value recovery. The Operations Manager aligns labor, tools, parts, workstations, and technical resources to meet operational demand while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and established procedures. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, Service Delivery, Inventory, and Shipping teams, this position drives workflow efficiency and supports the movement of equipment from intake through repair, reuse, redeployment, resale preparation, or final disposition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily Lifecycle & Repair operations, including testing, diagnosis, repair, refurbishment, imaging, provisioning, and grading.
• Align labor, tools, parts, workstations, and technical resources with operational demand.
• Manage workflow, production priorities, throughput, backlog, and service-level performance.
• Ensure customer requirements, quality standards, security controls, and established procedures are consistently followed.
• Lead, coach, and develop technicians, specialists, and team leads.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and accountability.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround times.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that strengthen workflow, recovery value, and operational performance.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Sales, Service Delivery, Inventory, and Shipping to meet customer and business objectives.
• Resolve and elevate operational, staffing, equipment, quality, and customer-impacting issues as needed.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, ITIL, or equivalent are highly valued.
• A minimum of five (5) years of people management experience in a production, warehouse, repair, technical operations, reverse logistics, ITAD, or related environment is required.
• Five or more years of experience in ITAD, electronics repair, lifecycle services, reverse logistics, or a related operations environment is preferred.
• Experience managing repair, refurbishment, testing, imaging, provisioning, or device lifecycle programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and operating within compliance-driven environments is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and directly relevant experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, twist, squat, and lift between 10 and 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employment Details

This is a full-time, salaried position that reports to the Site Manager. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package. DMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment is contingent upon applicable pre-employment background checks and drug screening.