Operations Manager

About Nanoramic

Nanoramic is an advanced energy storage and materials company commercializing its proprietary Neocarbonix® platform, enabling faster-charging, higher-performance, and more sustainable batteries and ultracapacitors. The company partners with global manufacturers, automakers, and electronics companies to scale next-generation energy solutions across industries. Nanoramic is transitioning from innovation to global commercialization, and operations, including shipping, logistics, and supply chain execution are now mission-critical.

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations Manager – Product Shipping & Logistics to lead the end-to-end movement of Nanoramic products from pilot production to global delivery. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, compliant, and scalable shipment of:

• Advanced battery materials (electrodes, nanocarbon components)
  
• Ultracapacitor products (including harsh-environment systems)
  
• R&D and pilot manufacturing outputs
  

You will operate at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and global logistics, ensuring that highly specialized products reach customers safely, on time, and in compliance with regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

Shipping & Logistics Execution

• Own all outbound shipping operations for domestic and international deliveries
  
• Coordinate shipments of:
  
• Battery components and electrode materials
  
• Ultracapacitor systems designed for extreme environments
  
• Ensure proper handling of sensitive, high-value, and regulated materials
  

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with:
  
• Hazardous materials (HazMat) shipping regulations (DOT, IATA, IMDG)
  
• International trade/export requirements
  
• Manage documentation including:
  
• SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
  
• Export declarations and customs documentation
  
• Maintain audit-ready shipping and compliance processes
  

Supply Chain & Production Integration

• Partner with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align shipping with production schedules
  
• Support transition from prototype → pilot → scaled production shipments
  
• Coordinate with third-party manufacturers and global partners
  

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with:
  
• Freight forwarders
  
• 3PL providers
  
• Specialized carriers for hazardous or high-value goods
  
• Negotiate rates and optimize shipping costs without compromising compliance
  

Process Design & Scale

• Build scalable logistics processes to support global commercialization
  
• Implement systems for:
  
• Shipment tracking
  
• Inventory visibility
  
• Lead time optimization
  
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in shipping and fulfillment
  

Risk Management

• Ensure safe transport of materials that may be:
  
• Chemically sensitive
  
• Temperature-sensitive
  
• Subject to shock/vibration constraints (critical for ultracapacitors used in harsh environments)
  
• Develop contingency plans for delays, compliance issues, or supply disruptions
  

What You Bring

Experience

• 5–10 years in operations, logistics, or supply chain management
  
• Experience shipping:
  
• Advanced materials, chemicals, batteries, or electronics (strongly preferred)
  
• Experience in a scaling or commercialization-stage company (huge plus)
  

Technical & Operational Skills

• Deep knowledge of:
  
• HazMat shipping regulations (DOT / IATA / IMDG)
  
• International logistics and customs processes
  
• Experience with ERP / logistics systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
  
• Ability to manage complex, multi-party supply chains
  

Mindset

• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, engineering-driven environment
  
• Able to translate technical product requirements into operational execution
  
• Detail-obsessed with a strong bias toward action
  

Compensation & Work Style

• Competitive salary [Insert Range]
  
• Equity participation in our upcoming partner program
  
• Remote or hybrid options (Boston collaboration preferred)
  
• Flexible hours
  
• Comprehensive health benefits
  
• A strong, respectful culture built on transparency and accountability