Director of Operations

John Payne Enterprises

Location: Dallas, TX (On-Site)

Reports To: CEO

About John Payne Enterprises:

John Payne Enterprises is a family of companies focused on delivering excellence across multiple sectors, including Tejas Ranch & Game Fence, American Perimeter Security, and other growing subsidiaries. Our companies specialize in custom fencing solutions, critical infrastructure security, and large-scale land enhancement projects. With a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and customer commitment, we are expanding our leadership team to support our continued growth.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Operations to oversee day-to-day production, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and safety programs across John Payne Enterprises' companies. This hands-on leadership role will drive operational excellence, ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong construction or fencing background and be comfortable communicating effectively with everyone from labor crews to internal leadership, EPCs, and corporate purchasing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight: Manage and optimize daily project production schedules across all active subsidiaries. Ensure all projects meet timeline, quality, and budget targets.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, oversee procurement, and supply chain activities, and forecast material needs.
• Equipment Management: Oversee fleet and equipment maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Safety Leadership: Enforce company-wide safety policies and OSHA compliance. Conduct regular site inspections, safety meetings, and training programs.
• Operational Reporting: Provide regular updates to ownership on production status, resource needs, safety incidents, and KPIs.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Relations: Interface with vendors, subcontractors, EPCs, and purchasing contacts to maintain schedules, resolve issues, and support project success.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices for efficiency, cost control, and operational quality across the business units.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of operational leadership experience, preferably in construction, fencing, infrastructure, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing field teams, equipment, and inventory in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface professionally with both field and corporate audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with project management and inventory management software is a plus.
• Fluent or conversational Spanish is highly desirable.
• OSHA certification or strong knowledge of safety regulations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent practical experience in operations and construction management will be considered.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of a growing organization with a strong brand reputation in Texas and beyond.
• Direct impact on the success and operational excellence of multiple companies.
• Opportunity to work closely with ownership and have real input into future growth strategies.
• Competitive compensation and growth potential.