Operations Engineering Manager

$130,000 - $165,000/Yr

Mango Materials - Elmira, CA

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Elmira, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Operations Engineering Manager will lead operations within a commercial scale compounding facility at Mango Materials, focusing on the production of PHA-based pellets. This role emphasizes operational excellence, safety, and quality assurance while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The manager will also serve as a liaison between operations and customers, ensuring that production meets quality specifications and target price points.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and delegate operations within a commercial scale compounding facility producing PHA-based pellets for customers.
  • Adhere to a culture of operational excellence and prioritize safety.
  • Oversee QA/QC of ingredients and products.
  • Utilize engineering skills to troubleshoot operational or equipment challenges.
  • Serve as a customer-facing liaison between operations and customers.
  • Identify opportunities for future project engineering and operations optimization and expansion.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or engineering experience, or over 5 years of operations management experience.
  • Past experience working with extrusion or similar technology at large scales.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and the uncertainty inherent in a start-up company.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working with biopolymers.
  • Experience in an industrial production facility.
  • Background in polymer engineering.
  • Prior management experience.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and collaborative company culture.
  • Opportunity to work with novel technology to combat climate change.
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