Director of Operations

About Us

At RPS, we’re solar-powered and people-powered! Every pump that leaves our warehouse means one less generator or power line—and cleaner, safer access to water. It supports healthier animals, plants, and people while boosting the resilience, independence, and self-sufficiency of rural families and communities.

We’re mission-driven, impact-focused, and yes—we’re as cool as it sounds. We help folks across the country pump water sustainably, from off-grid ranches to remote homesteads. We're a team of tinkerers, builders, customer champions, and adventurers who take pride in solving real-world problems with clean technology. No corporate fluff, just honest work that matters. If you love solving real-world problems, supporting independent communities, and being part of something that actually makes a difference, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Job

We’re looking for a Director of Operations to join our team in Woodland, CA. In this role, you’ll be the engine behind our day to day operations - ensuring our warehouse and assembly team run smoothly, procurement and inventory are dialed in, fulfillment is seamless, and our customer service team is set up for success. This role is both strategic and hands on. You’ll zoom out to design scalable processes, while also jumping in to solve problems on the floor.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and oversee operations across warehouse, manufacturing, procurement, fulfillment, customer service, tech support and inventory.
• Build and refine processes that keep us efficient, cost effective and ready to scale.
• Establish Quality Assurance program and processes
• Design & lead procurement strategy, nurture vendor relationships, own supplier negotiations, and ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Revamp systems (ERP/MRP, inventory tracking, dashboards) that give visibility into operations and help us forecast with confidence.
• Drive continuous improvement across production, quality, fulfillment, and logistics to ensure we deliver on time, every time.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and problem solving across the team, in line with our RPS Core values.
• Partner with leadership to translate big picture goals into operational execution.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to team members, helping them grow into future leaders.

What You Bring

You're excited about work that directly impacts people’s lives and our planet. Whether you're tech-savvy, customer-obsessed, mechanically inclined—or all three—you bring curiosity, team collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to the table.

You might be a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in operations management, with direct oversight of warehouse, manufacturing, procurement or fulfillment.
• Strong leadership experience managing cross functional teams in a high growth environment.
• Proven track record of implementing operational efficiencies, process improvements and scaling systems and teams.
• Solid understanding of supply change management, ERP/MRP systems and inventory control.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, problem solving and execution skills.
• Can troubleshoot creatively and think like a customer.
• Believe in rural resilience and clean technology.
• Want to be part of a team where mission isn’t a buzzword—it’s the reason.

• Comprehensive Benefits: 401K match, health care, paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, and pet insurance.
• Unique Perks: Off-grid and volunteer PTO days, triple-your-impact donation matching, and AAA Roadside Assistance membership.
• Vibrant Culture: Unlimited coffee, regular parties, delicious food, karaoke nights, and a fun-loving team spirit.
• Work-Life Balance: We operate Monday through Friday, keeping weekends sacred for rest and family time.
• Farm Fresh Goodness: Enjoy our company garden, and meet our resident chickens and ducks—fresh veggies and eggs are on us!
  

We believe in rewarding work that matters. Compensation for this role is $160,000 - $175,000 per year, depending on experience.

We know great candidates sometimes don’t tick every box—if you’re excited about the role and our mission, we’d still love to hear from you.