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Senior Vice President of Operations

Swyft

Swyft

Operations
San Leandro, CA, USA
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023
Job Summary

The VP of Operations plays a critical role in strategic decision-making and direct supervision of company operations. Manage and provide leadership to the operations team. Oversee developments, projects/deployments, production, procurement, logistics, Field Service and Customer Support. Ensure we meet our forecast and support up-time and in-stock initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Direct report responsibility for Staff.
  • Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
  • Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
  • Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
  • Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  • Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Duties/Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and management
  • Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation and public speaking skills, both practiced and impromptu
  • Dedication to building and growing a strong and stable workforce
  • Ability to comfortably and energetically present the company and its technology publicly
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities, including the ability to recognize and cultivate rising talent
  • High-level understanding of all business functions such as IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, etc
  • Aptitude in sound decision-making and problem-solving in pressure situations
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, policies, processes, and staff
Required Skills/Abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent sales and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education And Experience
  • BA in Business Administration or relevant field; MBA is a plus
  • Proven experience as Director of Operations, VP Field Service Operations or a similar relevant role
  • Experience in Global Field Services management and deployment of national and international large scale connected networks
  • Experience in Warehouse, hardware staging and logistics management
  • Experience designing and implementing IT systems to effectively and efficiently manage all operational systems within the department and across the organization as required.
  • Experience in designing and maintaining Network Operations for large scale networks
  • Ability to maintain and build strategic relationships with service and manufacturing partners
  • Rich knowledge in international logistics and supply chain management
  • Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
  • Understanding of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
  • An IT and Technical background is a plus
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
What’s In It For You
  • Competitive salary range: $100,000-$195,000 annually
  • All employees participate in the equity options plan
  • Excellent benefits package for US employees (health, dental, vision, 401K)
  • Yearly well-being fund; includes home office equipment
  • Flexible paid vacation program
  • Flexible scheduling/hours
  • Flexible partially remote work options (with an expectation to regularly visit in-office)
  • Paid sick and parental leave in accordance with California law
Compensation: Salary: Depending upon experience. Benefits available, & Full-Time