What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Program Manager position at RADAR?
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Be part of an exciting, well-funded startup changing the world of retail and beyond. RADAR's mission is to revolutionize customer experience in retail through precise identification of inventory in the stores and distribution centers, completely transforming the in-store experience for employees and customers alike. RADAR's proprietary hardware and software platform combines RFID, Computer Vision and AI to provide hyper-precise, real-time location of every product and person in physical stores. This unprecedented capability enables some of the world's top retailers to automate in-store inventory management, analytics, and checkout...and this is just the beginning of what we hope to accomplish together.
About The Job
The Operations Program Manager ("OPM") will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational management of our contract manufacturers & fabricated components vendors - both engineering prototypes and volume production - ensuring product is available per planned schedule as aligned with our customer facing team. This role involves close coordination with Engineering, Materials, and Procurement groups on the supply side, and our customer facing organization on the fulfillment side. Key is the ability to manage our CM's in a fast paced development and volume production environment, with multiple concurrent priorities, involving communications across the organization and into the supply base. The ideal candidate is experienced in both strategic planning and tactical problem solving regarding NPI & volume production operations, and this individual thrives on proactive, constructive cross-collaboration with multiple engineering, materials, supply chain, procurement, and customer facing functions.
Responsibilities :
- Responsible for overall CM performance, crafting with the CM plans to increase production yields while lowering product cost through any number of areas of opportunity (improved yields, material cost reductions, process optimization, OEE, etc).
- Drive CM daily input / output, quality / MRB, and yield reporting.
- Engage with CM for capacity planning to accommodate non-level loading cycles at maximum efficiency.
- Function as primary point of escalation for between Radar and the CM's for all issues involving product availability, quality, and cost..
- Identify and track CM operational risks, develop risk mitigation plans, report status vs. plan
About You
Required :
Research has shown that women & underrepresented minorities are more likely to read lists of requirements and consider themselves unqualified if they don't meet every single one. This list represents what we're ideally looking for, but everyone has unique strengths & weaknesses, and we hire for strength & potential, not lack of weakness.
At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The expected base salary range for this position is 100,000.00 - 135,000.00 . Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.
You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including : equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan, flexible time off, and paid parental leave. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
What We're Looking For In Teammates
Technology like what we're building doesn't happen on its own. It is the result of a collaborative environment and the hard work of passionate, dedicated individuals working intelligently towards a common goal. We are looking for exceptional people to join our growing team and have a positive impact on our culture, technology, and product from day one. We deeply value humility, curiosity, and a positive attitude and you should as well. You should also believe that mutual respect is the foundation of any healthy and productive relationship. You should be unafraid to ask questions or challenge responses no matter how simple or complex. Most importantly, you should value honest and direct communication as you recognize that this is the best way for any individual or team to continuously learn and grow. Accomplishing our collective goals will be fun but it will also be hard; you should be in pursuit of an ongoing and rewarding challenge!
What It's Like To Work With Us
We're passionate about the technology we've created and what we're building, but we know that changing any industry and creating a successful company will take balance, maturity, and a sustained effort. We've combined retail industry expertise, amazing engineers with experience shipping real-world hardware solutions, and a team of brilliant minds who are not afraid to focus on solving "impossible" problems. But this passion doesn't mean we live unbalanced lives. We have families and passions outside of work, and we know that the best work comes from sharp, rested people. We respect each other and each of our contributions, and we believe that the best solutions will come from a diversity of ideas and perspectives.
Finally, we build our products with deep empathy for the people who will use them every day. Their input and insights are our clearest guide to building what they need; we respect our partners and clients, and listen closely to their feedback.
