Director of Operations
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 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
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
We’re proud to foster an energetic, entrepreneurial workplace where your ideas matter and your career can grow.
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