Director of Operations
JAR Systems | Lakewood Ranch, FL (Sarasota/Bradenton Area) | Full-Time | On-Site
Build the Operating Engine Behind a Fast-Growing EdTech Company
JAR Systems is a leading provider of device charging, storage, and power management solutions serving K-12 schools and educational institutions across North America. We help schools deploy, manage, and protect the technology that powers modern learning environments.
Over the past decade, JAR has grown from a founder-led entrepreneurial business into an industry-recognized market leader. We have been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies and continue to expand through new products, geographic growth, channel partnerships, and acquisitions.
As we build toward the next phase of growth, we are looking for a hands-on Director of Operations to help scale the organization from a successful mid-market company into a world-class operating business.
This is not a corporate bureaucracy role. This is an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, make a visible impact, and help shape the future of a growing company.
The Opportunity
The Director of Operations will lead end-to-end operational performance across:
- Global procurement and supplier management
- Inventory planning and optimization
- International logistics and freight management
- Distribution and fulfillment operations
- Supply chain strategy
- ERP and business process optimization
- Operational KPI management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
This leader will play a critical role in improving scalability, increasing operational discipline, supporting acquisitions, and building the processes required for significant future growth.
What You'll Own
- Manage international supplier and manufacturing partner relationships
- Oversee global logistics, freight, customs, tariffs, and landed cost management
- Lead inventory planning and working capital optimization
- Own Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Drive KPI-based operational management and accountability
- Improve operational efficiency through Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead ERP, WMS, EDI, and process optimization projects
- Manage operational budgets, COGS, and freight expenditures
- Support new product introductions and cross-functional business initiatives
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team
What Success Looks Like
Within your first few months you will:
- Take ownership of critical operational processes
- Create visibility into inventory, procurement, and logistics performance
- Improve execution cadence and accountability
- Reduce executive involvement in day-to-day operational issues
- Strengthen forecasting and planning disciplines
- Build trust across Operations, Sales, Finance, and Product teams
The Ideal Candidate
You likely have experience in one or more of the following environments:
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain and distribution
- Consumer products
- Technology hardware
- OEM / international sourcing
- High-growth middle-market companies
You are:
- Highly organized and execution-oriented
- Comfortable digging into details
- Data-driven and financially literate
- Experienced managing inventory, procurement, and logistics
- Strong with ERP systems and operational analytics
- A builder who enjoys creating structure and accountability
- Willing to lead from the front instead of from a conference room
Why Join JAR?
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision making
- Opportunity to help scale a recognized growth company
- Potential involvement in acquisition integration and expansion initiatives
- Entrepreneurial environment where results matter more than politics
- Meaningful influence on company direction and long-term success
- Strong culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Location: Lakewood Ranch / Bradenton, Florida
Work Arrangement: Primarily in-office leadership role
Compensation: Competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, benefits, and long-term growth potential
Interested or know someone who might be a fit? Reach out directly.