Director of Operations & Systems Integrator
About Topo Toppers
Topo Toppers is a rapidly growing manufacturer of premium lightweight aluminum truck campers and accessories based in Ventura, California.
We are a founder-led company with strong product-market fit, increasing demand of current product line, additional product lines in development with larger market share potential, and a passionate customer base in the overland and outdoor industry. With a strategic goal of scaling significantly in the years moving forward, we've reached the point where the success of future growth will depend less on product development and more on operational excellence, scalable systems, organizational structure, and execution.
We are looking for a proven operational leader who can help build the infrastructure necessary to support that growth. This is a build and scale role.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of Operations & Systems Integrator to partner closely with ownership and help design, implement, and manage the systems, processes, reporting structures, and operational framework required to scale the company.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building organizations rather than simply managing them.
The right candidate has experience implementing operational systems, creating accountability structures, improving visibility across the business, and turning entrepreneurial companies into highly organized and scalable operations.
You will play a key role in reducing founder dependency, improving execution, and creating the infrastructure required to support the next stage of growth.
What You'll Own
Manufacturing & Production Operations
- Improve production flow, throughput, and capacity utilization
- Build production scheduling and capacity planning systems
- Increase efficiency and eliminate operational bottlenecks
- Implement quality control systems and process discipline
- Improve shop organization and workflow consistency
- Create scalable production processes that support future growth
Operational Systems & Business Infrastructure
- Develop and implement SOPs across departments
- Create repeatable workflows and accountability structures
- Establish KPI dashboards and operational reporting systems
- Design systems that increase organizational visibility and predictability
Inventory, Supply Chain & Planning
- Improve inventory accuracy and visibility
- Develop purchasing and replenishment systems
- Improve BOM discipline and material planning
- Create scalable forecasting and planning processes
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop production and operations teams
- Build accountability throughout the organization
- Create a high-performance operational culture
- Help establish organizational structure for future growth
Strategic Partnership with Ownership
- Serve as the primary operational partner to ownership
- Translate strategic goals into executable plans
- Build systems and accountability structures that drive company objectives
- Identify operational constraints before they become growth limitations
- Reduce founder involvement in day-to-day operational firefighting
- Help create a scalable operating company capable of supporting significant future growth
Examples of initiatives this role may lead include:
- Evaluating and implementing ERP/MRP systems
- Developing production scheduling and capacity planning processes
- Building KPI dashboards for production, inventory, purchasing, and fulfillment
- Creating SOPs and training systems across departments
- Establishing leadership meeting structures and accountability frameworks
- Improving inventory planning and purchasing workflows
- Creating scalable management systems that support future dealer and distribution growth
Within the first 6–12 months, successful outcomes may include:
- Improved production consistency and throughput
- Reduced operational bottlenecks
- Stronger inventory accuracy and purchasing discipline
- Clear KPI visibility across departments
- Documented systems and SOPs throughout the organization
- Improved leadership accountability
- Reduced founder dependency in daily operations
- Successful implementation of key operational systems and reporting tools
- A clear operational foundation capable of supporting future growth
While manufacturing leadership is important, the primary responsibility of this position is to design, implement, and improve the systems, processes, reporting structures, and organizational framework that will allow the company to scale successfully.
Ideal Background
We are looking for someone who has helped scale operational systems in a manufacturing environment.
Strong candidates may come from:
- RV manufacturing
- Automotive aftermarket
- Fabrication or industrial manufacturing
- Marine manufacturing
- Aerospace subcontract manufacturing
- Other fast-growing product-based businesses
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- 5–10+ years in manufacturing or operations leadership
- Proven experience implementing operational systems and process improvements
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and workflow design
- Experience building KPI dashboards and accountability systems
- Experience in founder-led or entrepreneurial businesses
- ERP/MRP implementation experience strongly preferred
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred
- Demonstrated success scaling teams, systems, or operations
Personal Traits
- Highly organized and systems-minded
- Proactive problem solver
- Strong communicator
- Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid growth
- Hands-on leadership style
- Strong bias toward action and implementation
Compensation
Compensation will be based on experience and capability
- Competitive base salary ($110,000–$150,000+ DOE)
- Performance-based incentives
- Long-term growth opportunities
- Potential equity discussion for exceptional candidates
To Apply please submit:
- Resume
- Brief summary of operational systems you have personally implemented
- Examples of manufacturing or process improvements you have led
- Description of the environments where you have been most successful
Required Screening Question
Describe a system, process, software implementation, operational framework, or organizational structure that you personally designed and implemented.
Please include:
- The problem you were solving
- Your specific role in the project
- How the solution was implemented
- The measurable results achieved
- The size of the company at the time
If you enjoy building systems, creating operational clarity, leading teams, and scaling real-world manufacturing businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
Topo Toppers is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
