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Director of Operations

EarthCam, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, United States

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Who We Are EarthCam is a global leader in webcam technology that gives construction teams real‑time visibility into their jobsites—anytime, anywhere. Our solutions support project monitoring, documentation, promotion, and jobsite security across construction projects worldwide.

Our platform delivers live video, time‑lapse recordings, progress tracking, and site security, powered by smart AI tools that turn visual data into useful insights for better decision‑making. Since creating the first construction webcam in 1996, EarthCam has been trusted on major projects like One World Trade Center, SoFi Stadium, and the Panama Canal Expansion, and integrates with tools such as Procore, Autodesk, and Bentley.

We’re a collaborative, hands‑on team that builds our technology in‑house and works closely across departments to solve real problems for real users.

Job Description Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Operations is responsible for the full operational cost structure and performance of Manufacturing, Engineering Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Warehouse functions. This role owns operational efficiency, supplier economics, working capital management, and margin expansion initiatives.

The Director of Operations will lead structured cost‑reduction programs, strengthen vendor negotiations, improve inventory velocity, enhance production throughput, and implement financial discipline across all operational functions. This position requires strong commercial acumen, rigorous KPI management, and hands‑on leadership within a manufacturing environment.

Key Areas of Ownership

Driving gross margin improvement through cost control, productivity gains, and waste reduction

Leading supplier negotiations to improve pricing, payment terms, service levels, and contractual protections

Improving working capital performance by optimizing inventory levels and reducing excess and obsolete stock

Strengthening production planning, scheduling reliability, and labor utilization

Establishing disciplined KPI reporting tied directly to financial performance

Partnering with Engineering to ensure cost‑effective product design and manufacturability

Overseeing warehouse operations to improve material flow, accuracy, and logistics cost management

Aligning procurement strategy with financial objectives and cash flow targets

Building accountability systems and performance standards across operational leadership

Responsibilities

Own operational performance across manufacturing, engineering support, procurement, supply chain, and warehouse functions

Lead structured cost‑reduction and margin‑improvement initiatives

Develop and manage operational budgets in partnership with Finance

Monitor KPIs including OEE, labor efficiency, scrap rates, inventory turns, cost per unit, and on‑time delivery

Renegotiate vendor contracts and strengthen commercial agreements

Implement inventory controls and improve forecasting accuracy

Improve production throughput and scheduling discipline

Strengthen procurement processes and vendor performance management

Provide regular operational and financial reporting to executive leadership

Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and internal controls

Who You Are

Financially disciplined with strong operational and commercial acumen

Experienced in supplier negotiation and cost analysis

Hands‑on leader comfortable operating in a manufacturing environment

Data‑driven and KPI‑focused

Strong communicator capable of partnering effectively with Finance and executive leadership

Experienced building structured, accountable operational teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)

10–15 years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience

Demonstrated success in cost reduction and margin improvement

Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts

Deep understanding of inventory management and working capital principles

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and operational reporting tools

Experience overseeing supply chain and warehouse operations

What We Offer At EarthCam, we believe great work starts with feeling supported, valued, and inspired. We offer a competitive compensation package and a people‑first environment where innovation, growth, and collaboration thrive.

Our benefits include:

Salary starting at $150,000 and performance‑based bonuses

100% company‑paid health insurance (single coverage)

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with generous company matching

Paid time off plus paid holidays

Complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and snacks

Team events, BBQs, and our annual company Olympics

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