Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain Operations
1st Avenue PowerLos Angeles, California
Full Time
Posted June 30, 2025
$190k - $240k
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Job Description
The role involves leading the global manufacturing and supply chain operations for a clean energy company, focusing on scaling production, establishing manufacturing partnerships, and managing product ramp-up for solar and energy storage solutions to support the transition to sustainable energy.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the multi-year contract manufacturing strategy for the product portfolio
- Lead the selection and negotiation of contract manufacturers across the U.S., Mexico, and Asia
- Establish manufacturing processes for scaling products and parallel R&D pathways
- Drive product ramp-up activities, including process flow, quality standards, and QC systems
- Manage the master production schedule and multi-year manufacturing forecasts
- Oversee sub-component vendor selection and readiness
- Develop and operationalize roles and responsibilities between the company and contract manufacturers
- Manage the end-to-end supply chain from raw materials to final assembly
- Coordinate relationships with logistics providers and manage project schedules and risks
- Ensure alignment between engineering, product, and customer teams on requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related fields in the clean energy, energy storage, solar, or advanced hardware space.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain; MBA is a plus.
- Demonstrated success launching and managing global contract manufacturing relationships.
- Experience leading the full New Product Introduction (NPI) process from prototype through EVT, DVT, and PVT phases to ensure successful product launch.
- Proven ability to operate in early-stage environments and scale processes rapidly.
- Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience working with engineering and manufacturers to refine designs for manufacturability, and timely and cost-effective execution.
- Experience modeling product cost and executing cost reduction initiatives in design and production phases, with strong cost modeling skills including cost to build and should cost.
- Strong negotiation skills with a solid track record of deal execution.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the organization.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation Package
Health Insurance with 100% coverage of employee premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan
Dental and Vision Insurance with 50% of employee premiums covered
Retirement Plan with a 6% employer match (401k)
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