What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Manager position at Wing?
About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to join our Manufacturing and Supply Chain team based in Palo Alto, California. In this role you will spearhead the migration of the supply base to build a resilient supply chain. You'll also liaise with our manufacturing partners for parts qualification and product validation. Your efforts will be crucial to deliver cost reduced hardware. The ideal candidate has a passion for making an impact in a fast paced environment, and the ability to deliver results as part of a dynamic, cross-functional team.
What You'll Do:
- Lead Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain initiatives to mitigate risks associated with suppliers
- Coordinate within the hardware teams on validation and reliability of new and or alternate components
- Work closely with Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Organization to ensure that the processes are compliant with Wing and Alphabet Standards
- Manage supply chain resiliency projects in collaboration with all business functions.
- Ensure Vendor's data and security audit is in compliance with Alphabet's security standards.
What You'll Need:
- 8 years of industry experience in the following fields: supply chain set up, migrating suppliers from one region to another
- BA/BS in EE, ME or equivalent practical experience
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multi regional teams
- Parts validation & qualification and ensuring that there is seamless BOM rollout
- Experience working on NPI in the hardware product environment
- Program management experience with a proven track record of successful implementation in a matrix organization
- Strong written communication and organizational skills with demonstrated cross functional collaboration
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a rapidly changing business environment
- Experience or understanding of Incoterms and trade compliance
- Ability to travel internationally 10-15%
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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