Production Program Manager

ABOUT AMPLE                                                                       

Do you want to change the world? Ample, Inc. is a pioneer in the electric vehicle space that is developing a new way to deliver energy to any electric vehicle. At Ample we use advanced robotics to enable fast modular battery swapping that is as fast, as cheap, and as convenient as gas. We are a team of technologists, designers and environmental enthusiasts who believe this problem to be among the most critical challenges of our time. Join Ample and help us make this a reality for billions of vehicles.

As a Production Program Manager on the Ample team, you will help solve complex challenges involving electric vehicles, robotics and smart battery technology. The Ample team is small, passionate, highly capable and eager to have like-minded individuals join. If the technology doesn’t exist, we’re not afraid to envision a path to success and then build it, while always keeping in mind it must be designed for reliability, affordability and easy deployment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage ongoing and future builds, identifying risks, resolving build roadblocks / issues to achieve on-time delivery
• Collaborate with the supply chain team on creating a material plan - define MRDs and shipment schedules and provide support when needed with issue resolution and delays
• Work closely with the engineering team to understand upcoming R&D projects, testing schedule and upcoming release dates - coordinate resources and material to deliver to timeline goals
• Define priorities and set goals for manufacturing team, work with manufacturing manager and team leads to evolve the operation, improve efficiency and increase visibility and predictability of output
• Forecast future capacity and labor requirements
• Champion process creation and implementation, as needed, to scale a complex product

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 3-5+ years demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, hardware, supply chain or manufacturing operations role
• Proven analytical skills and high proficiency with data analysis and presentation
• Detail oriented and results driven personality that is motivated by solving complex problems
• College Degree (BS or BA), Business or STEM preferred

We are an equal opportunity and E-verified Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status.