Camel Energy Inc.
Operations Manager
6 days ago
Ann Arbor
Job DescriptionJob Summary:We are seeking a full-time, exempt, highly skilled Operations Manager with a strong background in marketing, supply chain management, data analysis & reporting to oversee and optimize our operations within the battery and energy storage sector. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive efficiency, enhance market positioning, and ensure seamless supply chain operations. This position will report to our Vice President of Sales. Additionally, this position will oversee an Operations Specialist overseas. Essential Functions: • Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency in delivery, sales, marketing, logistics, and distribution, • Manage procurement, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of materials, • Skills in managing partnerships, contracts, and supplier relationships, • Understanding battery chemistry, manufacturing processes, and energy storage solutions, • Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement strategies that enhance brand visibility and market penetration, • Work closely with engineering, sales, and finance teams to align operational goals with business objectives, • Identify areas for operational improvement and implement best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs, • Ensure adherence to industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies., • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), do analysis and generate reports to support decision-making, • Define scope, objectives and deliverables in collaboration with different teams for annual, quarterly and monthly work plans, track progress and conduct performance evaluations, • Experience in overseeing large-scale projects, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence, • Proficiency in analyzing operational metrics and generating actionable insights, • Understanding of industry trends, competitor strategies, and customer needs, • Ability to develop and execute marketing campaigns that enhance visibility and sales, • Strong communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, • Experience in leading cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and driving performance, • Ability to address challenges proactively and implement effective solutions Requirements For the Job:, • Bachelor's degree in business administration in supply chain management, marketing, or engineering is required, • Master’s degree preferred, • Must be fluent in English and Mandarin (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening), • 5+ years of experience in operations management within the battery, energy storage, or renewable energy industry, • Strong knowledge of supply chain logistics, procurement, and vendor management, • Experience in marketing strategy development and execution, • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, • Proficiency in ERP systems, data analytics, and project management tools Preferred Skills:, • Understanding of battery manufacturing processes and energy storage technologies, • Experience with global supply chain management and sustainability initiatives, • Ability to drive cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements Work Environment & Expectations, • Effectively manage competing job demands in a deadline-driven environment, • Maintain composure and sound judgement under pressure, • Adapt quickly to changing business needs and market conditions, • Demonstrate resilience with facing complex operational challenges, • Requires the ability to lift materials or boxes up to 50 pounds, • May have long periods of sitting in an office environment What we offer:, • Competitive salary + Bonus Opportunity, • Work Flexibility (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.), 1 day Remote, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • 401k + Employer Match, • Short Term Disability, • Long Term Disability, • Paid Time Off, • Voluntary Life Insurance, • Optional Critical Care, Accident Coverage