Senior Director, Operations

TrellisWare Technologies, Inc.•San Diego, CA

36d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo. Our people are our primary asset, and we believe that strong, cohesive teams are the key to leveraging brilliant individual contributions to even greater achievements. The Operations Team is seeking an onsite Senior Director, Operations. You would be responsible for all aspects to operations within a manufacturing environment. From Planning, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, you need to be able to drive a culture of performance to meet deadlines and revenue targets. This role balances strategic vision with operational discipline to ensure we meet our goals. A background in outsourced manufacturing across multiple geographies is required. A deep knowledge of supply chain planning with the corresponding certifications is highly preferred. As a trusted partner to senior leadership and a developer of high-performing teams, this leader drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and positions the operations department to support the organization's success. TrellisWare Directors are responsible for building strong, cohesive teams by hiring top-tier talent, developing key skills within their teams, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a positive, supportive, and flexible environment. They inspire execution amongst their teams and role model TrellisWare's core values of delivering excellence, empowering people, and pushing boundaries.

Requirements

10 or more years' operational experience in all aspects of manufacturing, preferably in an outsourced model.
5 or more years of experience on high-volume communications products.
Experience managing a Tier 1 contact manufacturing partner.
Engineering degree with graduate degree or equivalent experience.
Hands-on, able to contribute individually and to manage a growing organization.
Sound business acumen and advocate for continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Ability to mentor and coach employees in professional development and process improvement.
Ability to evaluate performance against defined goals and effectively communicate areas of growth/improvement for direct reports.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective execution and decision making.
Champion of change and promotes innovation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

A deep knowledge of supply chain planning with the corresponding certifications is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and expertise to Operations Team including production, manufacturing engineering, and supply chain.
Provide guidance and execution of supply chain initiatives to ensure material supply despite any market constraints.
Mange executive level relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
Manage and improve existing sales and operations planning (S&OP) process to meet business requirements.
Implement and drive best practices for New Product Introduction both into the organization as well as outward to out suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
Develop standardized framework to document / maintain SOPs (Standard Operation Procedures) for key cross functional and departmental processes.
Establishes group mission and goals that are aligned with organizational vision, mission, values, and strategy.
Hires, engages, and retains the best people.
Clarifies goals and expectations for teams' performance (removes obstacles and provides necessary resources and feedback) in order to achieve agreed targets and results and synergistically supports departmental success.
Defines and develops current and future competencies required by team members in order to maintain our competitive advantage and build individual and organizational capabilities.
Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.
Acts as a coach or a mentor for team members and assists them in career development efforts.