James Irby
Senior Operations Executive | PE-Backed Multi-Site Leader | EBITDA Expansion & KPI Architecture | Turnaround & Performance Optimization | Veteran Executive
- Role
- Senior Operations Leader at Empire Auto Parts
- Location
- Duluth, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Irby
I am a senior operations executive leading multi site retail and distribution platforms in growth oriented, private equity backed environments. My focus is clear: build disciplined performance systems that translate operational execution into measurable EBITDA expansion.I have led complex distribution networks, stabilized underperforming operations, and institutionalized KPI architectures that drive accountability from the warehouse floor to the executive suite. I specialize in labor elasticity modeling, throughput optimization, margin expansion, and aligning operational cadence with enterprise value creation objectives.As a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, I bring mission driven leadership, disciplined execution, and cultural accountability to every organization I support. Operational excellence, to me, is about clarity, structure, and measurable results.I am energized by building scalable systems, developing enterprise leadership bench strength, and positioning organizations for sustained growth.
Experience
Senior Operations Leader
Jan 2024 — Present · Peachtree Corners, GA, US
Lead enterprise-level multi-site distribution and last-mile service operations with full P&L accountability across a complex, growth-oriented platform. Oversee revenue performance, cost discipline, labor strategy, inventory flow, fleet optimization, and service execution within a private-equity-backed environment.Partner directly with executive leadership and ownership to drive operational strategy, capacity planning, market expansion, and performance scalability aligned with value-creation objectives.Strengthen enterprise oversight through KPI architecture, leadership development frameworks, risk mitigation systems, and disciplined execution standards to support sustained growth and operational resilience.
Education
Jack Welch Management Institute
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management
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