Vice President of Operations

The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for leading all manufacturing, supply chain, and quality functions to ensure efficient, scalable production of our turboexpander and power-electronics systems. This individual will drive operational excellence, implement strategic processes, and partner cross-functionally to support the company’s growth as we deliver innovative, sustainable energy solutions for a cleaner future. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute the following responsibilities satisfactorily. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Lead manufacturing operations for assembly and testing of Turboexpanders and Power Electronics, including developing strategies to scale operations as the business grows and aligning production schedules with sales and delivery requirements. Oversee supply chain management, including supplier relationships, production and development support, quality assurance, lead time optimization, and cost control. Implement and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve and sustain ISO certification. Provide program management leadership for turnkey Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) projects and other suppliers supporting field installations. Serve as an executive interface with Engineering and Sales to ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and lead times meet business and customer requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field. 10+ years of experience leading technology and engineering operations across domestic and global platforms. Experience with Lean Manufacturing processes and methodologies. Preferred: Experience in both large and small companies. Entrepreneurial mindset and skills to build and grow a business. Experience managing technical teams and resources. Knowledge of high-speed rotating turbomachinery and inverter technology is highly desirable. Strong leadership and communication skills (customers, investors, employees). Experience in industrial, energy, technology sectors—especially B2B in power generation, renewables, clean energy, etc. Experience with ERP systems and ISO 9001. Strong project and financial management skills. High-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter with proven leadership instincts. Track record of leading projects and teams to achieve milestones and deliverables for investors and key stakeholders. Team player, receptive to ideas, shares information, and keeps stakeholders informed. Motivated by results and strives to exceed expectations. Demonstrated leadership, analytical, influencing, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage development projects from concept to production efficiently, ensuring milestones and goals are met. Certification knowledge in CE, PED, UL, etc. is a plus. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has supervisory responsibilities. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Flexibility to travel 20% domestically and internationally. Regularly required to sit, use hands, and communicate verbally. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and standards. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Sapphire Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, and benefits. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. #J-18808-Ljbffr