Oversee manufacturing operations with contract manufacturers; ensure day-to-day operations align with Bevi’s production goals, quality standards, and timelines.
Drive continuous improvement: identify, implement, and track improvements to processes, equipment, and materials to increase manufacturing efficiency, reliability, and scalability; develop a data-driven approach to identify bottlenecks.
Lead problem-solving efforts: spearhead cross-functional initiatives to resolve complex manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality) and external partners (contract manufacturers, suppliers) to ensure manufacturing processes meet Bevi's quality and production standards and to drive stakeholder alignment.
Develop and execute manufacturing strategies for scalability; plan and implement initiatives with leadership to ensure manufacturing capabilities grow with the business.
Support supplier and vendor relationships by providing technical guidance and support for process improvements, testing procedures, and quality monitoring.
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and engineering change orders; regularly track and report on quality and reliability metrics.
Execute product design changes, product refreshes, and continuous improvements on existing product lines; collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth integration while maintaining quality, cost, and reliability.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or process engineering, with a strong track record in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Manufacturing Ownership - Demonstrated ability to independently manage day-to-day manufacturing activities with contract manufacturers, drive production schedules, address issues, and optimize processes.
Process Optimization - Expertise in process optimization, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, six sigma, SPC, Kaizen, and other methodologies to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and cost control.
Problem-Solving - Advanced problem-solving skills, including experience with structured methodologies like 8D, 5Y, and root cause analysis. Able to lead efforts to diagnose and solve complex manufacturing challenges.
Engineering Change Management - Deep understanding of engineering change management systems and processes. Ability to drive the introduction and execution of product and process changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure that products are manufactured to specification, on time, and within budget.
Global Supplier Experience - Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers in diverse geographies and understanding how to scale operations while maintaining high standards of quality and cost efficiency.
Data-Driven - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive decisions and measure the effectiveness of improvements. Experience with statistical analysis, quality metrics, and performance tracking.
Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams.