Operations Specialist — Pilot Manufacturing

NextGenEnergyJobs; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an Operations Specialist to support the daily operation of our pilot and contract manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Washington. This on-site role blends facilities operations, manufacturing support, workplace hospitality, inventory management and site coordination.

Reporting to the Operations Manager for Pilot Manufacturing, you will help keep the facility safe, organized, stocked, and ready to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and production activities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in facilities, workplace operations, or related hands-on roles.
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Service-oriented mindset to support manufacturing and safety.
• Ability to identify problems and resolve routine issues independently.
• Experience coordinating vendors, deliveries, and maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Valid driver’s license and periodic travel to Portland HQ.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of the pilot and contract manufacturing facility in Vancouver, WA.
• Coordinate repairs, restock consumables, receive shipments, and prepare site for visitors.
• Maintain records, assist vendors, and support manufacturing and engineering teams.

Skills

Facilities ops

Manufacturing support

Vendor coordination

Inventory management

OSHA safety

Communication

MS Office/GSuite

Job description

Operations Specialist — Pilot Manufacturing

This is an on-site position based at our pilot and contract manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• We are seeking an Operations Specialist to support the daily operation of our pilot and contract manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Washington.
• This is a hands-on, service-oriented role that blends facilities operations, manufacturing support, workplace hospitality, inventory management and general site coordination. Reporting to the Operations Manager, for Pilot Manufacturing, the Operations Specialist will help keep the facility safe, organized, stocked, functional, and ready to support demanding fabrication, assembly, testing, and production activities.
• The Operations Specialist will frequently be the person who notices what needs attention and takes action before it becomes a disruption. Responsibilities may range from coordinating a facility repair, restocking consumables, receiving a critical shipment, preparing the site for visitors, or resetting shared spaces to supporting vendors, maintaining operational records, and helping resolve requests from manufacturing and engineering teams.
• This role is well suited for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in creating an organized and productive environment, and approaches both technical operations and employee service with a strong sense of ownership.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in facilities, workplace operations, manufacturing support, hospitality, logistics, industrial services, or a related hands-on role.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with consistent follow-through.
• Service-oriented mindset and interest in helping manufacturing and technical teams work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to identify problems, use sound judgment, and resolve routine issues independently.
• Experience coordinating vendors, deliveries, maintenance activities, inventory, or workplace services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in an active industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar business applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel periodically between the Vancouver facility and Portland headquarters.
• Familiarity with industrial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, compressed air, emergency power, or fire protection.
• Experience supporting metal fabrication, machining, assembly, prototyping, warehouse, or pilot manufacturing operations.
• Experience with facilities ticketing, maintenance management, inventory, or vendor-management systems.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA, environmental, hazardous-waste, or workplace safety requirements.
• Experience supporting site startups, facility build-outs, equipment installation, or operational-readiness activities.
• Food-handler, first-aid, forklift, or other relevant operational certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Practical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to anticipate needs and act proactively.
• Clear, professional, and responsive communication.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, vendors, contractors, and technical teams.
• Comfort shifting between facilities, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, and administrative responsibilities.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, confidentiality, and excellent service.
• Full-time, on-site position at our Vancouver, Washington pilot and contract manufacturing facility.
• Work occurs across office, warehouse, fabrication, production, and exterior environments.
• Personal protective equipment will be required in designated areas.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and movement throughout the facility.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds independently and heavier items with appropriate assistance or equipment.
• Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required to support critical operations, deliveries, shutdowns, or events.
• Periodic travel to the Portland headquarters may be required.
• If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
• Cash compensation: $31 - $45 per hour, based on experience.
• Equity: All employees are owners in the company. If we succeed, this equity could become the most valuable component of your compensation.