VP of Operations

Become part of the Ryvid Inc. Team
Are you ready to explore your individual potential while pushing industry boundaries? Ryvid seeks passionate and skilled individuals to help create and champion the future of electric mobile sports. Our culture thrives on diversity and imagination, and we reward those who bring unique skills, passion, and capabilities to our mission of elevating personal experiences in recreational and functional mobility. Join us in making a difference and contributing to the next generation of electric mobile sports.
Who we are looking for
The Vice President of Operations will play a crucial leadership role as this position will lead most of all employees and operations. This position requires extensive leadership skills and global experience. This role will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will be responsible for several key areas of Operations including but not limited to Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence processes.
Qualities for Success:

• You must be a great leader and mentor and facilitate the Company to scale globally.
• You will be required to be creative and wear multiple hats in a dynamic high-growth startup.
• You must have a strong work ethic, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• You have excellent communication skills and are comfortable in public speaking.
• You love mentoring your people and are comfortable on the factory floor.
• You will have excellent interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operational policies and procedures and operational excellence areas.
• Oversee day-to-day operations in the areas of procurement, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and contract manufacturing.
• Oversee planning, maintenance, and efficiency.
• Develop and operate a contract manufacturing strategy for global assembly and distribution.
• Prepare operational reports and management reports.
• Ensure compliance on a company, state, and federal level.
• Drive sustainable growth and minimize losses.
• Review budgets and staffing.
• Perform employee reviews and develop corrective action plans.
• Working with the executive team to set company performance goals.

Requirements:

• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Exceptional track record of leadership
• 20+ years of operational and leadership experience in a global company
• Superior project management oversight skills
• Resourceful and analytical with exceptional communication skills
• Understanding of all facets of business
• Outstanding public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in the oversight of excellent lean 6 Sigma and TPM practices
• Experience with the implementation of ERP and project management systems
• Knowledge of IT/business infrastructure
• Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making
• Understanding of analytics and performance metrics (KPI)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Work Environment:

• Time will be split between Hawaiian Gardens, San Bernadino, and Fountain Valley as needed
• Competitive salary range $170,000-$210,000
• Full benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Floating Holidays

At Ryvid, we value inclusion and embrace diversity. Ryvid is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Ryvid prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.