Our client, an established start-up in product development for the natural products market seeks an experienced Technical Operations Manager with experience in a planning/operations role in either a manufacturing or capital equipment company. Must have experience with mechanical drawings, industrial work instructions, processes and quality documents. This is an exciting start-up opportunity.
Position Title: Technical Operations Manager
Location: Los Angeles, California
Company:
This is a full time regular/direct position with an LA based product development company.
Competitive compensation and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision.
Position Details:
This position provides strategic leadership and planning to coordinate efforts between the Engineering, Production, Field Service and Operations teams with a focus on process improvement, process control, cost control and operational efficiency. It also involves managing all field service tool kits, consumable inventory items and spare parts to support customer requirements, policies and procedures.
Project Management - responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of the department to meet deadlines, provide project definition and metrics, resource allocation, budget development and management, schedule management, task prioritization, contingency planning, project and program review.
Quality Control - responsible for providing quality engineering services. Prepare project specific quality control plans, as necessary.
Proposals/Contracts - responsible for preparation, review and/or coordination of proposals, all phases from lead to contract.
Monitor job status and request change orders.
Communicates progress and results to Senior Management and clients.
Works with Senior Management and other Technical Managers to develop and maintain a process for determining which projects to staff based on client demands.
Work jointly with purchasing to establish and maintain sources of supply for mechanical parts and assemblies to specific criteria of cost and quality.
Resolves all technical issues with suppliers, continually looks for ways to reduce part costs and drive continuous quality improvement of purchased material.
Review and approve client and vendor invoices in a timely manner.
Leads the design and development of Company strategies, identifying gaps between current and best practices internally and externally.
Leads cross-functional teams including consultants and vendors to develop solutions.
Ensures that Company and governmental agency standards are followed.
Experience Profile:
BS/MS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Operations or other applicable degree.
3-5+ years experience in a planning/operations role in either a manufacturing or capital equipment company.
Must be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, industrial work instructions, processes and quality documents.
Experience working with a corporate ERP system.
Experience creating and managing production support teams and team meetings.
Fluent in all Microsoft Office applications.
Stable record of direct employment.
Helpful/Preferred::
MS degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or another applicable engineering subject.
Experience in supporting production operations or field service teams.
Experience working within a Quality and/or Document Control program.
Knowledge of applicable industrial safety standards.
Demonstrated ability to assist with hands-on prototype design and builds as well as transfers to production
Passion for technology and continuous learning stays up to date on latest industry/functional trends, technology and processes
Experience in manufacturing in support of the cannabis or pharmaceutical space.
Experience as a leader in a start-up environment.
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NOTES:
Non-local candidates can be considered
Not available for Corp-to-Corp, no third parties please
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