Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations
Evolv Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Execute and manage Evolv’s contract manufacturing strategy that supports scalability and cost-effectiveness.
- Establish relationships with key internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) and contract manufacturing partners.
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current outsourced manufacturing operations, identifying immediate risks and opportunities.
- Implement a supplier performance dashboard with real-time metrics (e.g., on-time delivery rate, defect rate, throughput).
- Finalize and begin executing a cost-down strategy with measurable targets (e.g., reduce product cost by 3–5% over 6 months).
- Achieve a sustained 98%+ on-time delivery rate across all contract manufacturing partners.
Requirements
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier performance and production readiness.
- Translate business goals into actionable manufacturing roadmaps and KPIs.
- Balance long-term strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
- Define and monitor supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery, defect rates, and throughput.
- Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage top-tier contract manufacturers to meet contractual obligations and performance standards.
Benefits
- Equity as part of your total compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
- Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
- Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
- Subscription to Calm
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract manufacturing strategysupplier performance metricscost-down strategyproduction data analysismanufacturing roadmapsKPI developmentrisk assessmentperformance dashboard implementationon-time delivery ratedefect rate
Soft skills
cross-functional leadershiprelationship buildingstrategic planningoperational executioncommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstakeholder managementinitiative managementcost-saving identification