Operations Manager

Circle Strategies, Inc.•Woburn, MA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nanoramic is an advanced energy storage and materials company commercializing its proprietary Neocarbonix® platform, enabling faster-charging, higher-performance, and more sustainable batteries and ultracapacitors. The company partners with global manufacturers, automakers, and electronics companies to scale next-generation energy solutions across industries. Nanoramic is transitioning from innovation to global commercialization, and operations, including shipping, logistics, and supply chain execution are now mission-critical. We are seeking an Operations Manager – Product Shipping & Logistics to lead the end-to-end movement of Nanoramic products from pilot production to global delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, compliant, and scalable shipment of advanced battery materials (electrodes, nanocarbon components), ultracapacitor products (including harsh-environment systems), and R&D and pilot manufacturing outputs. You will operate at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and global logistics, ensuring that highly specialized products reach customers safely, on time, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

5–10+ years in operations, logistics, or supply chain management
Experience shipping advanced materials, chemicals, batteries, or electronics (strongly preferred)
Experience in a scaling or commercialization-stage company (huge plus)
Deep knowledge of HazMat shipping regulations (DOT / IATA / IMDG)
Deep knowledge of International logistics and customs processes
Experience with ERP / logistics systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
Ability to manage complex, multi-party supply chains
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, engineering-driven environment
Able to translate technical product requirements into operational execution
Detail-obsessed with a strong bias toward action

Responsibilities

Own all outbound shipping operations for domestic and international deliveries
Coordinate shipments of battery components and electrode materials
Coordinate shipments of ultracapacitor systems designed for extreme environments
Ensure proper handling of sensitive, high-value, and regulated materials
Ensure compliance with hazardous materials (HazMat) shipping regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG)
Ensure compliance with international trade/export requirements
Manage documentation including SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Manage documentation including Export declarations and customs documentation
Maintain audit-ready shipping and compliance processes
Partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align shipping with production schedules
Support transition from prototype → pilot → scaled production shipments
Coordinate with third-party manufacturers and global partners
Manage relationships with freight forwarders
Manage relationships with 3PL providers
Manage relationships with specialized carriers for hazardous or high-value goods
Negotiate rates and optimize shipping costs without compromising compliance
Build scalable logistics processes to support global commercialization
Implement systems for shipment tracking
Implement systems for inventory visibility
Implement systems for lead time optimization
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in shipping and fulfillment
Ensure safe transport of materials that may be chemically sensitive
Ensure safe transport of materials that may be temperature-sensitive
Ensure safe transport of materials that may be subject to shock/vibration constraints (critical for ultracapacitors used in harsh environments)
Develop contingency plans for delays, compliance issues, or supply disruptions