Operations and Inventory Manager

Description of Moleaer Company: Moleaer Company is a venture-backed technology company that is privately owned and is based in Hawthorne, California. It is the category creator and global leader in nanobubble technology, which is revolutionizing how industries use water. The only fundamental scientific innovation in water in the past 30 years, nanobubbles drive sustainability, enabling industries to produce more while using significantly less water, energy, and chemicals. Recognized as one of America's Top GreenTech Companies for 2024 by TIME magazine, Moleaer is an incredibly dynamic and fast-growing company with a tremendous opportunity for career growth. Water is our most precious resource. Not only do we need it to live, but we also use it in virtually every industrial process from food production to mining to mixing concrete. Moleaer’s mission is to unlock the power of water to do more with less. Our patented nanobubble technology improves sustainable food production and processing, water and wastewater treatment, natural resource recovery, and we can even restore aquatic ecosystems sustainably – and we do all of this with nanobubbles, not chemicals. Nano bubbles are 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt and have properties that allow them to supersaturate water with oxygen, form natural oxidants for disinfection, and increase water’s ability to permeate soil, rock, and even clothes in a washing machine. Our technology has been validated by extensive research, and we currently have over 2,500 installations in more than 50 countries. Operations Manager Duties: Lead and manage the following teams at Moleaer’s Global Headquarters in Hawthorne, CA: Assembly, Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Management. Provide direct support for implementation of NetSuite’s Advanced Manufacturing and Demand Planning modules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability/assembly and quality of products. Lead and ensure all engineering design & processes are translated to assembly floor. Identify & deliver needed areas for training the Assembly team: Select outside vendors to deliver training as and when required. Execute a competitive bid process and solicit bids from training providers. Deliver training to Assembly team, including lean methodologies. Optimize process workflows for all products – perform time studies & balance workflow to improve production efficiency. Evaluate labor & cost comparisons for in-house assembly vs. outsourcing. Audit product Bills of Materials to ensure inventory and gross margin accuracy; identify process improvement opportunities & drive implementation of same. Oversee day-to-day warehouse functions such as shipping, receiving & material handling. Inventory management: Develop and implement inventory control strategies and procedures to optimize inventory accuracy, availability & turnover for components as well as finished goods. Establish and enforce inventory control policies and procedures to prevent loss, theft, or damage to inventory. Plan and execute inventory counts, weekly cycle counts, and reconciliation activities to maintain accurate inventory records. Monitor and analyze inventory levels, identifying and rectifying any discrepancies or issues promptly. Identify and implement technology solutions and tools to enhance inventory control processes, such as warehouse management systems (WMS) which may include integrated barcode scanners, RFID and other technology for inventory management (e.g. NetSuite’s WMS module). Team Leadership: Lead direct reporting line teams by setting individual goals aligned with business objectives, measuring performance against those goals, providing feedback to support employee growth, fostering a safe work culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. Work closely with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, set inventory targets, and ensure optimal stock levels are maintained. Liase with procurement to ensure timely and accurate receipt of components and raw materials required for product/s assembly. Collaborate with Product Engineering, Global Services, Innovation, Application Engineering, and R&D to support Purchasing in sourcing vendors & components. Summary: The duties of this job require a high degree of expertise and skill in leading people while maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured, and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is fast, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, and caution. New ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed and tested before communication and adoption. Qualifications: Minimum five years business experience. Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing or assembly operations, inventory management principals with advanced analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Bachelor’s degree or higher with formal specific training and experience in one or a combination of: operations, operations accounting, purchasing/supply chain and inventory management. Strong computer proficiency (Project, MRP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and experience with ERPs such as NetSuite. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience simultaneously executing multiple, varied activities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Technical, analytical focus working within established procedures, standards and guidelines with expertise-based, problem-solving skills. Authoritative, quick decision making based on accepted quality standards, policies and procedures. Education and experience Bachelor’s degree or higher with specific training and experience in operations, operations leadership, operations accounting, inventory management, general business, or related field. Residency requirements: US citizens or permanent residents. Relocation nor Visa sponsorship are contemplated for this role. Travel: Less than 10%.