Operations Generalist

Western Magnetics Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag, an American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators based in South San Francisco, invites an Operations Generalist to strengthen day-to-day operations across production, supply chain, procurement and quality assurance. You will coordinate inventory, support scheduling and capacity planning, and work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in operations or related roles, a Bachelor's in a relevant field, strong MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years in operations or supply chain in manufacturing/tech.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP/inventory systems.
• Collaborative, effective communicator.
• Problem-solving and process-improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to dynamic environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support inventory management, order processing, and supplier communications.
• Assist in production scheduling and capacity planning to meet demand.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.
• Analyze operational data and generate reports for decision-making.
• Help implement and maintain standard operating procedures and compliance.
• Support procurement and vendor management as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations Management / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

About Westmag

Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators. Based in South San Francisco, Westmag designs and manufactures high-quality products to serve leading drone and robotics companies globally. The company is committed to innovation and scaling its production capabilities within the U.S. Westmag is backed by prominent investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Menlo Ventures. For more information, visit westmag.com.

About the role

As an Operations Generalist at Westmag, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our day-to-day operations and ensuring the efficient flow of processes across multiple departments. You will work closely with teams such as production, supply chain, procurement, and quality assurance to help maintain operational excellence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support operational activities, including inventory management, order processing, and supplier communications.


• Assist in production scheduling and capacity planning to meet customer demand.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve workflows.


• Analyze operational data and generate reports to support decision-making.


• Help implement and maintain standard operating procedures and compliance protocols.


• Support procurement and vendor management activities as needed.


• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.


• 2+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or related roles preferably within manufacturing or technology sectors.


• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP or inventory management systems.


• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.


• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process improvement.


• Self-motivated and adaptable to dynamic working environments.


• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally within hardware or electronics production.


• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.


• Basic understanding of supply chain logistics and procurement processes.