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Hyper

Venture capital empowering startups with resources

Operations Director

Supply Chain ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$160k - $180k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of related leadership experience is required, including experience managing third-party or contract manufacturing operations.
  • Prior experience as an Operations Director, Operations Manager, or in a comparable operations leadership role is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets is required.
  • Experience leading continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies where appropriate is required.
  • Expertise with enterprise resource planning and material requirements planning systems is required.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics is required.
  • Electrical testing knowledge or experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced professional environment, including in a remote work setting, is required.
  • Ability to lead focused team activities involving third-party partners and work with a high sense of urgency is required.
  • Ability to adapt to frequent change, delays, and unexpected events while maintaining professionalism and accountability is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and establish manufacturing and supply partnerships that support the company's growth plans.
  • Oversee manufacturing operations and related functions to ensure strategic and operating objectives are met.
  • Identify and target areas in which the business can improve its operations.
  • Develop and monitor revenue margins, operating expenses, and budgets in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer.
  • Drive the planning and orchestration of business objectives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in process improvement, organizational design, and management and measurement systems.
  • Deploy and implement the company's Operational Excellence System through internal and external partnerships.
  • Research and implement new directives that support business growth and prosperity.
  • Lead strategic initiatives to improve scalability, agility, and efficiency.
  • Implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.
  • Ensure processes adhere to the company's quality standards.
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data.
  • Deploy leadership systems and management processes to support on-time product delivery.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure manufacturing partners meet customer and product quality expectations.
  • Hire, develop, and manage a team of professionals.
  • Develop and implement guidelines for employee evaluation, recruitment, and promotion.
  • Oversee employee productivity, training, and personal and career growth.
  • Support new product development activities and the creation of new product standard operating procedures.
  • Support the company's strategic planning process.
  • Lead the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality functions.
  • Promote a strong safety culture across the company and its manufacturing partners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
  • Experience with ISO-based quality management systems is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including error proofing, PFMEAs, and 5S practices, is preferred.
  • Experience with SolidWorks, Arena, Oracle, or comparable systems is preferred.

About the Company

Hyper

Venture capital empowering startups with resources

Hyper acts as a venture-focused partner for modern startups, offering more than money. It provides access to a community, distribution channels, mentorship, talent recruitment, and fundraising support to help startups grow. How it works: Hyper connects startups with a network of mentors and peers, helps them spread their product through distribution partnerships, supports hands-on mentorship programs, assists in finding top talent, and guides fundraising efforts. Difference from competitors: Unlike funds that only provide capital, Hyper offers ongoing hands-on support and a strong network across community, distribution, and talent, giving startups practical help to scale. Goal: To help startups succeed and grow by supplying the resources and network they need beyond cash.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$79.6M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2020

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