Director of Operations - Amplify People

Location: New Jersey (Relocation support available)
Job Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

We are partnering with a fast-growing, family-owned company specializing in premium outdoor lighting and audio systems. Known for doubling in size every five years, this organization offers an exciting and dynamic environment where you can make a real impact. With a collaborative culture and innovative products, you will have direct access to company leadership and work with state-of-the-art systems in a passionate and high-energy workplace.

Why Join Us?

• Join a fast-growing company on the cutting edge of outdoor technology, with unique, fun products.
• Opportunity to directly shape the future of the company's operations, including potential expansion into new locations.
• Be part of a company with a family-owned culture, where you’ll regularly interact with the owners.
• Work in an environment where passion and excitement are contagious, motivating everyone to achieve excellence.

Job Overview

As the Director of Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company's warehouse and light manufacturing processes, with a focus on leadership, process improvement, and scaling operations. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CEO, where you will lead a team and work towards expanding the company’s operational footprint across multiple sites. You will ensure seamless operations in order management, inventory control, and light manufacturing while preparing the business for future growth.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead and inspire a culture of operational excellence across the warehouse and light manufacturing teams, ensuring a positive work environment
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and timelines to achieve strong financial outcomes while meeting performance goals
• Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering professional growth and encouraging accountability across all levels

Operations

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize warehouse and light manufacturing operations, streamlining processes and maximizing productivity
• Identify operational risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvement initiatives by applying Lean Six Sigma and value stream mapping techniques to enhance operational efficiency
• Oversee multi-site expansion efforts, including potential partnerships with third-party logistics providers (3PL) or opening new warehouse locations

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Collaborate with the warehouse manager and inventory team to maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely product delivery
• Develop efficient inventory control processes to minimize waste and improve material handling within the warehouse environment
• Lead the transition into light manufacturing and assembly, establishing workflows for assembly steps, bills of materials, and manufacturing routings

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee warehouse logistics, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management, ensuring all warehouse functions run smoothly
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the warehouse environment is organized, clean, and efficient in line with 5S principles
• Establish key metrics such as order accuracy, fulfillment times, and inventory accuracy to drive warehouse performance improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience in process improvement methodologies
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in warehouse, logistics, or light manufacturing environments
• Strong financial acumen with P&L responsibility
• Ability to make decisive operational decisions while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace culture
• Experience with scaling operations, including multi-site management

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Compensation

Range of $120,000-$160,000 (Plus Bonus Potential)

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