Full-Time

Head of Manufacturing

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REEKON Tools

11-50 employees

Provides digital tools for construction jobsites

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA

Required Skills

Communications

Requirements

4-8 years of experience shipping hardware products
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers across Asia
Experience in project management roles overseeing decision making, task tracking, and risk identification and management
Understanding of the transition from internal builds to manufacturing volumes
Negotiation skills with external vendors and suppliers
Familiarity with engineering best practices and concepts

Responsibilities

Manage and execute transition of hardware products from engineering samples to full volume production
Interface with global supply chain, develop relationships, and lead the transition of products from development to full production
Manage manufacturing, supply chain, and operations team to achieve company goals and maintain product development velocity
Discover new vendors and suppliers based on evolving needs of the organization and new product development
Oversee communication channels and tracking to ensure streamlined operations between internal and external groups
Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for multiple products
Develop QC plans for initial and continual production to maintain high quality standards
Manage communications with supply vendors for both prototype and production parts
Track and communicate changes with contract manufacturer partner

Join REEKON Tools as we enable the next generation of construction and home improvement professionals to complete their work quicker, more accurately, and faster than ever before. REEKON Tools is developing and launching innovative, completely new, hardware products at an unprecedented pace across the power and hand tool industry and establishing itself as a leader in professional tools and equipment.

As the Head of Manufacturing at REEKON Tools, you will work hand in hand with our engineering and operations team as you lead the project management of New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts. You will oversee and execute the transition of prototypes to manufactured goods by driving day to day activities, identifying and addressing blockers, and maintaining program velocity to meet company level goals. This is a cross functional role with many touch points across supply chain, engineering, external vendor management, and project management.

This is an onsite role in our Boston, MA office.

The Job

Manage and execute transition of hardware products from engineering samples to full volume production in their entirety
Interface with global supply chain, develop relationships, and lead the transition of our products from development to full production
Manage manufacturing, supply chain, and operations team and direct reports to achieve company goals and maintain product development velocity
Discover new vendors and suppliers based on evolving needs of the organization and new product development
Oversee and manage communication channels and tracking to ensure streamlined operations between internal and external groups
Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for multiple products
Develop QC plans for initial and continual production to maintain high quality standards
Manage incoming and outgoing communications with supply vendors for both prototype and production parts
Track and communicate changes with contract manufacturer partner

Your Background

4-8 experience shipping hardware products working with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers across Asia
Experienced working with consumer products and in R&D environments
Served in project management roles overseeing decision making, task tracking, and risk identification and management
Understand the transition from internal builds to manufacturing volumes
Familiar with negotiating with external vendors and suppliers
Familiar with engineering best practices and concepts

Even if you don’t check every box mentioned above, we still strongly encourage you to apply! At REEKON Tools, diversity is a cornerstone of the business we are building. We know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful and are committed to building our team that encompasses a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

For any questions - please email us at [email protected]

REEKON Tools

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REEKON Tools offers a digital ecosystem for connected jobsites, providing digital measuring and execution tools to streamline data sharing and enhance productivity for construction professionals. The company integrates modern technologies with traditional fabrication tools, including Bluetooth connectivity for fast, pencil-less measurement capture and the ability to calculate, layout, and share digital measurements and plans across the jobsite.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.3M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 13%

1 year growth

↑ 13%

2 year growth

↑ 88%