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Director Operations Management Jobs in Gilroy, CA

Flex

Sr Director, Operations Engineering

San Jose, CA · On-site

The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance ... Direct engagement with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, and Customer ...

Hoxton Circle

Director of Operations

San Jose, CA · On-site

What you bring: * 8+ years in multi-departmental operations management, including at least 5 years ... For an operator who wants breadth, autonomy, and a direct line to the CEO, this is a strong ...

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Casa de Fruta

Director of Operations

Hollister, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Job Summary: The Director of Operations (DOO) at Casa de Fruta will oversee and optimize the ... Financial Management and Budgeting * Manage operational budgets across departments, emphasizing ...

Workstream

Director of Operations

Hollister, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Job Summary: The Director of Operations (DOO) at Casa de Fruta will oversee and optimize the ... Financial Management and Budgeting * Manage operational budgets across departments, emphasizing ...

Casa de Fruta

Director of Operations

Hollister, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Job Summary: The Director of Operations (DOO) at Casa de Fruta will oversee and optimize the ... Financial Management and Budgeting * Manage operational budgets across departments, emphasizing ...

CDimension

Operations Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

Strong operations management skills, including process optimization, workflow design, and performance tracking. * Experience with production planning, supply chain coordination, and vendor or ...

City Year

Manager, Operations

San Jose, CA · On-site

Operations Management & Process Optimization * Lead and continuously improve site operations ... Experience managing direct reports or leading teams * Experience in nonprofit or education-focused ...

Cityyear

Manager, Operations

San Jose, CA · On-site

Operations Management & Process Optimization * Lead and continuously improve site operations ... Experience managing direct reports or leading teams * Experience in nonprofit or education-focused ...

onsemi

Director, Program Management Operations

San Jose, CA · On-site

$178.13 - $320.51/hr

onsemi is seeking a Director, Program Management Operations (PMO) to lead program execution across the Intelligent Sensing Group (ISG). ISG develops advanced image sensing technologies and system ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for director operations management in Gilroy, CA is $113,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,900.00 and $143,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Operations Management vs Operations Manager?

AspectDirector Operations ManagementOperations Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple departments, develops strategic plans, manages large teamsManages daily operations, supervises staff, implements policies
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree, often MBA, extensive experience in operationsBachelor’s degree, relevant work experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive level, strategic focus, cross-departmentalOperational focus, team management, department-specific
Industry UsageCommon in large organizations across industriesFound in organizations of various sizes, more hands-on

The main difference between a Director of Operations Management and an Operations Manager lies in scope and strategic involvement. Directors focus on high-level planning and overseeing multiple departments, while Operations Managers handle daily operations within specific teams. Both roles require relevant experience and credentials, but Directors typically have a broader, strategic focus in larger organizations.

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Infographic showing various Director Operations Management job openings in Gilroy, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,953 per year, or $54.8 per hour.

Sr Director, Operations Engineering

Flex Ltd.

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we're calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.
To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Sr Director, Operations Engineering located in San Jose, CA.
Reporting to the VP, Global Operations the Sr Director, Operations Engineering is responsible for leading the global engineering organization across all RES sites, ensuring consistent execution of engineering strategy, manufacturing readiness, automation deployment, industrial engineering practices, capacity planning, process excellence, and customer technical support.
This leader will establish a unified global engineering model that enables scalable growth, operational excellence, improved productivity, accelerated new product introduction (NPI), and best-in-class customer performance. The role provides technical and organizational leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, NPI Engineering, Process Engineering, Quote Engineering, and Engineering Program Execution. The position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Unit leadership to support growth and profitability objectives.
What a typical day looks like:
Engineering Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute the global engineering strategy aligned to business growth objectives.
  • Build and lead a high-performing global engineering organization across multiple regions.
  • Define global engineering standards, governance, processes, tools, and performance expectations.
  • Establish clear roles, competencies, career paths, and succession plans for engineering teams.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Global Engineering Operations
  • Standardize engineering workflows, handoffs, KPI management, and execution practices across all regions.
  • Lead global engineering reviews to monitor performance, risks, resource requirements, and strategic initiatives.
  • Develop resource balancing strategies to optimize capability and workload across sites.
  • Ensure engineering support aligns with operational requirements, customer commitments, and business priorities.

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
  • Drive manufacturing process optimization, labor productivity improvement, and operational efficiency.
  • Establish global standards for capacity modeling, factory layouts, labor planning, and line balancing.
  • Lead footprint studies and manufacturing optimization initiatives supporting business growth and transfers.
  • Partner with Operations leaders to eliminate constraints and improve throughput and scalability.

Automation & Digital Manufacturing
  • Lead automation strategy and deployment across the global footprint.
  • Develop and prioritize automation roadmaps supporting productivity, quality, safety, and capacity objectives.
  • Sponsor advanced manufacturing initiatives including AI-enabled solutions, smart factory technologies, data analytics, and digital engineering tools.
  • Ensure automation investments deliver measurable ROI and operational benefits.

New Product Introduction & Customer Support
  • Ensure robust engineering support for NPI, product transfers, customer ramps, and sustaining programs.
  • Improve speed-to-revenue through disciplined engineering execution and launch readiness processes.
  • Serve as executive escalation point for significant engineering and technical issues.
  • Support customer engagements, technical reviews, design-for-manufacturing initiatives, and strategic business opportunities.

Financial & Business Performance
  • Develop and manage global engineering budgets, capital plans, and resource requirements.
  • Support business case development for expansion, automation, capacity investments, and strategic initiatives.
  • Drive productivity improvements that improve margins and operational performance.
  • Partner with business leaders to support growth, quoting, and strategic planning activities.

Talent Development
  • Build global engineering leadership capability and succession pipelines.
  • Develop technical talent through competency frameworks, training, mentoring, and career development programs.
  • Ensure engineering capabilities evolve to meet future technology and customer requirements.
  • Promote global knowledge sharing and best-practice deployment across sites.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Engineering productivity improvements
  • NPI launch success rate
  • Customer satisfaction metrics
  • Automation ROI and savings realization
  • Capacity utilization and engineering efficiency
  • Product transfer execution performance
  • Manufacturing yield improvement
  • Labor productivity improvement
  • Engineering project execution performance
  • Talent retention and succession readiness

The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Automation, or related discipline).
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience within manufacturing environments.
  • 10+ years leading global or multi-site engineering organizations.
  • Strong experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, automation, and new product introduction.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale transformation, productivity, automation, and growth initiatives.
  • Experience supporting complex global customers and multi-region operations.

Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Executive Presence
  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • Change Leadership
  • Talent Development
  • Financial Acumen
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Global Leadership
  • Innovation & Digital Mindset

Scope
  • Global engineering organization across all RES sites.
  • Responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, NPI Engineering, Process Engineering, Quote Engineering, and Engineering Centers of Excellence.
  • Direct engagement with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Finance, and Customer Business Teams.
  • Significant influence on capital deployment, productivity initiatives, factory design, growth planning, and customer satisfaction.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 08-28-2026 Job Posting End Date
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$224,900.00 USD - $309,300.00 USD Annual
Job Category
Production Engineering
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
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The Flex Team is made up of Staffing Industry experts committed to serving the needs of businesses and workers by bringing people together. We are guided by our Core values Integrity, Courtesy, and Respect. At Flex we bring Businesses and People together. We carefully assess both the needs of our Business clients and the complete profiles of each candidate, and then make the connections we believe will be most mutually beneficial. With offices in select markets throughout the Country, We are continually expanding our industry reach nationwide.

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