Title: VP of Operations

Location: Massachusetts

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 base

Overview:

The VP of Operations will lead the scale-up of manufacturing and operational capabilities from pilot-stage production to full commercial deployment. This role is responsible for building the systems, processes, and teams required to support growth in utility and data center markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead manufacturing, supply chain, production planning, and logistics functions
Scale production from pilot to commercial volume while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery targets
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows to increase throughput and reliability
Establish and manage supplier and contract manufacturing relationships
Implement KPIs, reporting structures, and operational processes across the organization
Partner with engineering, product, and commercial teams to align production with market demand
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, six sigma, etc.)
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Build and lead a high-performing operations team

Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain leadership
Proven track record scaling high-tech manufacturing from pilot or prototype into commercial production
Experience with complex, hardware-based products (energy, electrification, data center infrastructure, or similar)
Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, supply chain development, and scaling challenges
Experience in fast-growth or startup environments preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through rapid growth and operational complexity

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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