Amprius - Fremont, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Operations Director at Amprius will play a pivotal role in developing and managing the business relationships with our contract manufacturing (CM) partners. This position requires a strategic mindset to oversee and enhance the collaboration between Amprius and its CM partners. The Operations Director will be responsible for negotiating commercial agreements and managing costs associated with manufacturing services. This includes supervising manufacturing activities at CM sites, coordinating battery orders and manufacturing schedules, and ensuring that the collaboration between CM and relevant teams is optimized. The role also involves developing long-term strategic partnerships with CM partners to ensure the successful delivery of products. In this capacity, the Operations Director will work closely with stakeholders to define requirements and acceptance criteria, plan for technical feasibility, and allocate resources effectively. The position requires establishing and coordinating relationships between the ODM team and CM partners, managing communication regarding technical designs, and performing risk management and mitigation. The Operations Director will also be responsible for ensuring product testing and quality assurance, implementing and managing feedback loops, and ultimately driving and owning product delivery. This role is critical to the success of Amprius as it seeks to maintain its position as a leader in the lithium-ion battery industry. The Operations Director will need to possess a strong understanding of both the U.S. and Chinese markets, as well as the ability to travel internationally to foster these important relationships.