Canopy Technologies · 19 hours ago
Operations Manager
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCanopy A&D is focused on advancing materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. The Operations Manager will drive day-to-day operational initiatives, manage performance tracking, and oversee strategic projects to ensure efficient scaling of the company.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performance tracking: Manage the company metric program and support monthly reviews and follow on action items
Strategic initiatives: Manage end-to-end platform projects that enable Canopy A&D to scale efficiently
M&A integration: Provide integration support for future acquisitions
SOP development: Own the end-to-end creation of functional standards across the operating companies
Compliance: Track and manage key compliance requirements and company actions
Investment oversight: Assist with managing investments and tracking ROI
Continual improvement: Continually identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and tooling across the platform and operating companies
Efficiency management: Advise platform leadership on how to do more with less
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Business Administration, Engineering or a related technical field
3+ years in program management, operations, engineering preferably within a highly regulated manufacturing company
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced level user with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Experienced building materials and presenting to executives
Track record of partnering with senior leadership and communicating complex initiatives clearly and concisely
Must be able to obtain U.S. Government export licenses (ITAR/EAR compliance)
To conform to US Government export regulations, the applicant must be a (i) US Citizen, (ii) lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (aka green card holder), (iii) protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
MBA or master's degree in business, Engineering Management, Operations, or a related technical field
Prior experience in a startup, private-equity-backed, or high-growth manufacturing environment with evolving systems and processes
Experience working within A&D or similarly regulated industries (AS9100, ITAR/EAR, ISO, FDA, etc.) is a plus
Benefits
Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan participation (eligibility required)
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Discretionary bonuses
Company
Canopy Technologies
At Canopy A&D, our Research & Innovation Center of Excellence is the catalyst of our enterprise, empowering breakthroughs in thermal protection systems (TPS), signal reduction technologies, and advanced materials.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2024-08-31Debt Financing· $1.7M
2022-04-09Seed
2021-01-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Matt Shieh
CEO/Co-Founder
John M. Howard
CTO/Cofounder
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