Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs

About Loop: Loop Global, Inc. is building out electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions by simplifying and streamlining the development and operation of user-friendly public and private EV charging networks. Our mission is to make EV charging more accessible to multi-tenant property owners and operators as well as electric vehicle drivers. We value positive, motivated, authentic, and solutions-oriented individuals who want to join our El Segundo, California team on this mission.

About the Team: We strive to execute our work with empathy and excellence, both individually and as a team. We acknowledge and appreciate the complexities of each other’s roles and responsibilities. We appreciate our diversity, and deeply value how the different cultures of our colleagues and teams vastly improve the quality of our work.

Who you are: You see technology as a means of solving impactful problems and are excited to work in a fast-paced startup. You seek a deep understanding of the tools and technologies you use & recommend to others to solve problems. You like taking ownership of your features from inception to production. You’re curious, detail-oriented, and care deeply about helping others.

About the Role: Seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our rapidly expanding company. If you're eager to contribute to an exciting work environment, review the qualifications below. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing program manufacturing plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, presenting at major program reviews, and overseeing operations standard procedures. As a Subject Matter Expert, you'll guide operations matters and provide leadership in daily production activities. Additionally, you'll ensure administrative tasks are managed effectively, from performance plans to employee reviews, all while driving excellence in manufacturing operations aligned with our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Plant Operations:

• Manage program manufacturing plans, schedules, and material requirements.
• Contribute to product evolution and configuration planning.
• Coordinate program requisites and interface with functional groups.
• Serve as SME for operations.
• Present operations topics at key program reviews and support standard procedures and tools.
• Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring engagement, efficiency, and quality alignment with objectives.
• Direct daily filling production activities.
• Manage administrative aspects, including performance plans and reviews.

Administration:

• Assist in new product launches, production improvements, and product testing.
• Collaborate with peer Plant and Division personnel for continuous improvement in Operations.
• Lead monthly safety meetings and participate in resolving safety matters.
• Anticipate, generate, convey, and communicate actionable business and operational insights.
• Provide prompt performance reporting and analysis to Loop Manufacturing VP/GM leadership.
• Develop strategic plans aligned with overall Plant and Division strategies.
• Recruit, train, develop, reward, and recognize staff to achieve targeted strategies and goals.
• Contribute to evaluating, monitoring, and ensuring effective internal controls and disclosure controls.

Technical Implementation:

• Collaborate with production teams to identify automation opportunities, integrate machinery with software systems, and enhance production processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Aid in evaluating the plant's technology needs, planning upgrades or enhancements, and partnering with management to implement cost-effective technology solutions.
• Supervise the procurement, installation, and maintenance of hardware and software systems within the manufacturing plant. This involves inventory management, hardware troubleshooting, system upgrades, and ensuring software functionality and updates.
• Assist in selecting external technology vendors or consultants for system implementation or maintenance. This encompasses vendor selection, contract negotiations, and maintaining relationships with third-party providers.
• Manage and oversee the plant's technological infrastructure and systems.

Requirements:

• Willingness to walk extra miles to setup the tools, process, metrics to monitor operational efficiency.
• Experience in Smart Manufacturing; Industrial IOT Experience; Measurement Automation; Solution Security
• Must be able to communicate with diverse teams, collaborate with different departments, and convey information clearly to ensure smooth operations and efficient coordination.
• Combined 20+ years’ experience in an Operations Manager or similar role:
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to make timely decisions under pressure are crucial.

Preferred Skills:

• 10+ years in Building Lean Processes for Highly Scalable Systems (Software / Hardware /Services)
• 5+ engineering leadership and management experience
• 10+ years in Base Board Support Packages Deployment (Golden Image Management)

Total Compensation Package (FTE):

• Premiere Standard Benefits(Medical, Dental, Vision (80% covered for individual and 20% for dependents), Health FSA, HSA, Commuter, Life, AD&D, Disability (STD, LTD)
• Financial Planning(401(k) with 4% match)
• Family Friendly(Liberal maternity/paternity time off to be used consecutively or intermittently; Generous earning schedule for annual PTO; Culture calendar inclusive of days off in celebration, commemoration, or observation, 14 paid company holidays)
• Opportunity to participate in ESOP
• Salary $190,000-210,000

Loop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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