Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Highlights

Title	Manufacturing Operations Manager
Type	Full Time
Experience	Required
Function	Manufacturing
Location	Alameda, CA, United States
Company	Kairos Power

Company Profile

Kairos Power is a mission-driven engineering and new nuclear energy technology company. It focuses on the delivery of a clean, affordable, and safe energy solution through the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of advanced reactor technology.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Manager (Manufacturing Operations) who will manage shop operations to build prototypes, test equipment and manufacture high-quality parts.

Contribute to manufacturing and technology development programs for Kairos Power’s FHR.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in fabrication, welding, and or CNC machining
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing fabrication, welding, and or CNC machining teams
• Experience working with stainless steel, piping, pressure vessels, and graphite
• Experience working with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code
• Strong demonstrated experience in managing growing teams and development of other leaders and individual contributors

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and communicating shop objectives and plans
• Champion diversity initiatives and promote inclusive values across shop operations
• Collaborate with the engineering team and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure designs are easy and cost-effective to manufacture. This includes drawing reviews, actively engaging in design reviews, providing proper GD&T requirements, etc.
• Collaborate with Kairos Headquarters Engineering Technicians and Testing Engineers to build prototypical hardware and developmental tests.
• Determine priority and assignment of work orders and schedule projects
• Directly supervise the daily activities of Kairos Headquarters shop personnel including machinists, fabricators, welders, etc.
• Drive team building and cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams and locations for daily operational objectives
• Hire, train, develop, mentor, and inspire a team of shop employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints, and resolve problems
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in both process and people-oriented activities
• Lead work order planning including estimates of machining and staffing times and ensure work instructions will result in high-quality and desired end product
• Operate and program machines and deliver parts when required to meet internal deadlines or quality requirements
• Partner with Manufacturing Planning to develop work orders and deadlines
• Provide continuous feedback and personnel development plans for all team members
• Utilize knowledge of product design, machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials to identify, select, and install machines and processes to deliver our internal manufacturing needs
• Work directly with facilities to manage infrastructure projects related to manufacturing
• Work with environmental, health, and safety teams to develop safety programs and processes to ensure the safety of personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge
• Ability to qualify in either ASME B31.3 GTAW Welding or D1.1 Structural GMAW Welding (desired)
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges, and issues.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work with a highly collaborative team
• Expert in GD&T
• Expert in reading and interpreting engineering and assembly drawings
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam, and Solidworks (preferred)
• Prioritizes and ensures the safety of oneself and others
• Proficient in the use of personal computers to perform daily work
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in CNC Machining (mill, lathe, router, 3-axis, 5-axis, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Fabrication and Welding

Certifications

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Physical Conditions

• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, and the like
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g., scaffolding, ladders)
• Use hand tools

Work Environment

• Accessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Evaluated heights
• General office environment
• High temperatures
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
• Low temperatures
• Noisy environments
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Small or enclosed spaces

Safety/PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, including face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Additional Requirements

• Occasionally requires working weekends
• Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
• Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
• Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation

Employer’s Statement

Kairos Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.