Front Office Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

We are seeking a professional, friendly, and highly organized Front Office Manager to be the face of Divergent Technologies. In this role, you will manage front desk operations, welcome guests, support employee needs, and help ensure our workplace runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Be a primary, cross-functional point of contact for physical security support
• Prioritize responding to time sensitive physical security related requests and incidents.
• Own the visitor management process, to include screening visitor requests, checking them in when they arrive, and ensuring visitors (customers, partners and contractors) only access required areas.
• Assist with administration and day-to-day management of cloud-based applications including but not limited to Brivo and Sign in Solutions.
• In collaboration with security leadership and the facilities team, maintain and troubleshoot physical security infrastructure (fencing, cameras, badge readers etc).
• Greet and check in visitors, vendors, and candidates in a warm, professional manner
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls and emails promptly and courteously
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk and lobby area
• Manage scheduling and coordination of conference rooms and shared office spaces
• Receive and distribute mail, packages, and deliveries
• Assist with onboarding tasks, such as issuing new hire badges and preparing new hire welcome materials
• Support office operations, including supply inventory, catering coordination, and event logistics
• Provide general administrative support to departments, as needed

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls 
• 1+ year of experience in a front desk, administrative, or customer service role preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic office equipment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth, tech-focused environment
• High level of discretion and reliability; able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Strong experience with calendar management tools like Outlook or Google Calendar

• Experience in a manufacturing, tech, or startup environment
• Spanish fluency is a plus

• This role will be based onsite in our Torrance, CA office.

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at level S03 as evaluated through our interview process.

• S03/ Office Manager/Front Desk: $32.42 - $44.58/hr

Pay Range

$32.42—$44.58 USD

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.