Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: In-person in Batavia, IL
Reports to: CEO
Type: Full-Time
About Kazadi Energy
Kazadi Energy is a renewable energy company bringing a new energy category to life. Kazadi’s proprietary technology dramatically increases the accessibility of sustainable energy and reduces the grid-derived energy burden of many applications. Backed by mission-aligned investors and led by a world-class team, we’re entering a phase of rapid strategic development and are looking to add a versatile and experienced Operations Manager.
Key Accomplishments
Create, maintain, and update day-to-day operational systems and processes, measuring progress against goals and determining where additional efficiencies may be built into the systems.
Manage budgets, resources, staff, ensuring efficient daily workflow and quality control.
Develop maintenance plans for the company’s physical space that ensure function of the space and effectiveness of individuals. Identify and manage internal employees and external contractors.
Manage supply chains, vendor relationships, procurement processes, and logistics plans to enable efficient acquisition of required materials, equipment, supplies, as well as efficient and cost effective transport or products to customers.
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in organizational design and management/measurement systems
What You’ll Do
Implement, improve, monitor, and manage day-to-day operational systems and processes
Manage the company’s physical space
Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans
Adhere to the company’s policies and standards, and ensure that laws and regulations are being followed
Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment
Oversee procurement
Become and/or maintain subject matter expertise in process improvement, organizational design, and management/measurement systems.
Who You Are
Proven experience in a leadership role in a field related to our industry
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous professional success
Evidence of progressively increasing responsibility in managerial or project leadership roles demonstrating an ability to
◦ manage budgets,
◦ lead small teams,
◦ and successfully implement process improvements.
Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, communication, conflict resolution and adapability.
Familiarity with MS Office or equivalent and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM); flexibility in working in various computational environments
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration
Benefits
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off + flexible work structure
Travel
Occasional travel may be required (estimated ≤10%)
