Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup in Montreal is seeking a talented individual to optimize their supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics manufacturing and new product introduction, with a passion for sustainable supply chain practices. This role offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work on a disruptive product that aims to save energy and reach a global market.

Benefits

Casual dress code

Insurance and extended health care

Life insurance

4 weeks paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in electronics manufacturing, industrialization, and new product introduction.
• Professional proficiency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Introduce new offers from engineering into manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Manage production forecasts and supply chain activities.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Supplier management

Manufacturing quality management

Job description

Job Description

What is this about?

We are a startup company created in 2018 seeking to disrupt the established century-old industry of electrical motor control. We are based in downtown Montreal (H3J 1S9) where the majority of our team operates. We are scaling up our team and are seeking a few amazing individuals who can share our vision of building a fantastic product that will save energy and be used by millions. Do not hesitate to visit our website to learn more: https://smartd.co

As we expand our offers, markets, and global reach, we are looking for a talented individual to help us ramp-up and optimize our supply chain.

Ideal Candidate:

• Sees supply chain as a sustainable competitive advantage;
• Has experience in electronics manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI);
• Wants to develop their career in all facets of supply chain operations;
• Desires to bring a truly disruptive product to a global market.

You should be passionate and knowledgeable about:

• Electronics manufacturing - PCBA and mechanical assembly
• Industrialization
• New product introduction (NPI)
• Supplier management
• Manufacturing quality management

You should have experience in some or all of the following:

• Project management
• Lean manufacturing
• Working with contract electronics manufacturers
• Assessing manufacturing performance using figures of merit
• Automated testing and fixturing
• Supplier quality management
• Fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
• Customer service
• Manufacturing cost accounting

Responsibilities include:

• Introducing new offers from engineering into manufacturing
• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
• Managing production forecasts
• Setting up and managing downstream supply chain activities including transportation, warehousing, and distribution
• Continuously optimizing costs related to materials, labor, overhead, etc.
• Managing manufacturing and supply chain quality
• Managing supplier quality issues and corrective actions
• Handling customer quality issues, RMAs, and corrective actions
• Developing manufacturing processes to ensure high process capability and product quality
• Exploring cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities with suppliers
• Arranging engineering prototypes as needed

Experience requirements:

• Electronics manufacturing (5 years)
• Industrialization (5 years)
• New product introduction (5 years)
• Supplier management (5 years)
• Manufacturing quality management (5 years)

Language requirements:

• English: Professional proficiency
• French: Professional proficiency

Interview process:

The hiring process will consist of 3 interviews:

• 1st interview with HR - 20 mins via Google Meet - General discussion, interest confirmation
• 2nd interview with department head - 30 mins via Google Meet - Technical discussion
• 3rd interview with colleagues and supervisor - 1 hour on-site - In-depth technical discussion and office tour

Work environment and benefits:

• Casual dress code
• Insurance and extended health care
• Life insurance

Work schedule and location:

• Monday to Friday with flexible hours
• Hybrid work environment
• 4 weeks paid time off
• Location: 425 rue Guy, suite 210, Montréal, QC H3J 1S9
• Majority of work expected at the office; accessible by bus and metro