Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Maybell Quantum IndustriesDenver, Colorado, United States · Posted 8 months agoDescription
About Us
Maybell Quantum is redefining the future of computing. As a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator experiencing rapid growth, we're building technology that will transform industries for decades to come. Quantum computers will be as transformative to the next 30 years as the internet was to the last 30. Our team is creating the hardware foundation to make this revolution possible.
Maybell Quantum is seeking an experienced and results-driven Vice President of Operations to provide senior leadership for our established production, quality, and supply chain functions. This is a critical role for a hands-on executor who excels at optimizing and scaling existing operations and is able to dive in and directly engage in building solutions. You will manage talented teams in each functional area and be responsible for their continued development, performance, and growth. Your mission will be to lead these core functions through our next phase of scaling, ensuring we can deliver our cutting-edge quantum hardware reliably, on time, and to the highest standards of excellence.
What You'll Do
As the VP of Operations, you will have direct ownership of our three core operational pillars:
Production & Manufacturing
- Scale Operations: Lead the execution of our manufacturing strategy, scaling production volume while driving improvements in efficiency and cost, and maintaining safety standards.
- Drive Execution: Oversee day-to-day production activities, empowering your team to meet and exceed aggressive production targets.
- Process Optimization: Champion continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles within the existing production framework to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow the existing manufacturing and production team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
Quality Assurance
- Elevate the Framework: Oversee, refine, and scale our established Quality Management System (QMS) to meet the demands of increased production volume, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Ensure Excellence: Guide the quality team in executing rigorous quality control and assurance processes throughout the entire product lifecycle.
- Problem Solving: Provide senior leadership on root cause analysis for any quality issues, empowering your team to implement effective and sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Sourcing: Guide the manufacturing operations team in managing and optimizing our resilient global supply chain, building on existing relationships with key suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Logistics & Inventory: Direct all logistics, inventory management, and procurement activities, ensuring your team maintains a seamless flow of materials while optimizing for cost and lead time.
- Risk Mitigation: Work with your team to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity as we scale.
Who You Are
Required:
- 15+ years of experience in operations management within a hardware, deep tech, or complex electronics company, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Direct, hands-on leadership experience managing production, quality, and supply chain functions is a must.
- A proven track record of successfully scaling manufacturing operations and supply chains for complex hardware systems.
- A strong technical background, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical), Operations Management, or a related technical field.
- Exceptional ability to use data and KPIs to drive operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
- Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to mentor established teams and influence cross-functional partners.
Preferred:
- Experience in the quantum computing, scientific instrumentation, or semiconductor industries.
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments, complex electromechanical assembly, and Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is a plus.
- An advanced degree (MBA, MS) in a relevant technical or business field.
- Previous experience leading operations in a high-growth, venture-backed startup environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation:
- Base salary $225,000 - $250,000, based on experience.
- Additional compensation through performance bonuses and equity options in one of the country's most promising startups.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO policy, and more
- Growth Trajectory: Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly scaling organization
- Impact: Direct influence on the success of a company developing revolutionary technology
- Exceptional Team: Collaboration with world-class scientists, engineers, and business leaders who are defining a new industry
Maybell Quantum is solving incredibly challenging problems at the cutting edge of physics and engineering. Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t aligned perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
Maybell Quantum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team.
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