Director of Operations
EarthCam, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, United States
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 include:
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
This role serves as a key operational partner to Finance, ensuring operational decisions directly support profitability, cost transparency, and sustainable growth.
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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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 include:
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
This role serves as a key operational partner to Finance, ensuring operational decisions directly support profitability, cost transparency, and sustainable growth.
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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