Confidential (Registered Users Only) is a waste prevention technology company reimagining what it means to eliminate waste, starting with food. We build smart systems and infrastructure for homes, businesses, and municipalities that transform food scraps from landfill-bound waste into valuable resources, including chicken feed. Tens of thousands of Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s residential food recyclers are already helping households divert Confidential (Registered Users Only)ions of pounds of food scraps every year, paving the way for our upcoming launch of Confidential (Registered Users Only) Commercial—the industry’s first end-to-end solution for managing, understanding, and preventing food waste in commercial environments (e.g. grocery, restaurants, food services). At Confidential (Registered Users Only), we are passionate about building easy-to-use, beautifully designed technologies that keep food in the food system and out of landfills.
Role Description:
The Operations Program Manager for Manufacturing will lead the manufacturing expansion execution for Confidential (Registered Users Only) Commercial. We are looking for someone who can manage a fast-paced program with calm and clarity when the pressure is high. This individual will interface both internally and externally, and must be able to represent Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s interests clearly and consistently. The OPM is a master communicator, gathering information from vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders and delivering clear and effective messaging to drive decisions.
The Operation Program Manager will be responsible for:
- Managing the startup process of new Manufacturing Partners (MP) for Confidential (Registered Users Only) in the Commercial space
- Documentation ownership:
- Master Schedule for factory startup
- MSA (Master Service Agreements) with selected MP
- Aligning with Demand and Planning team on manufacturing ramp and supply capability, including proactive communication of needed lead time for any changes to Plan of Record
- Work with our Global Supply Managers to ensure MP procurement strategy meets Confidential (Registered Users Only)'s program needs
- Planning key development build activities (DVT, PVT) with engineering team
- Detailed program management for bring-up of MP including development builds and any testing required for certification
Education & Experience
- 10+ years experience in Manufacturing Operations, including direct management of third parties (CM / JDM / OEM) for hardware products
- Program management experience in bringing up new manufacturing, either via NPI or (preferred) new manufacturing locations/partners
- Start-up experience desired
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
The estimated base salary range for this position is $195k to $225k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.