What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Operations position at Monarch Quantum?
Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Director of Operations. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our operational foundation from the ground up, serving as the bridge between executive vision and day-to-day execution. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to build the infrastructure that allows our innovations to scale and develop engineering-adjacent practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:
- Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy: Build and lead our procurement engine. You will own supplier selection, long-term forecasting, and strategic vendor management to ensure reliability and cost-efficiency. You will lead by example and play an active role in day to day purchasing activities.
- Supplier Quality: Establish and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) and supplier quality programs to ensure all external partners meet rigorous technical and regulatory standards.
- Product Development & Commercialization Alignment: Partner closely with engineering and product development teams to ensure product decisions support long-term manufacturability, scalability, reliability, and cost targets. Identify potential operational, manufacturing, and supply chain risks early in the development lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies to support new product introduction (NPI) planning and commercialization readiness efforts
- Logistics & Inventory Management: Oversee all shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations. You are responsible for inventory accuracy and ensuring a seamless flow of materials to the production floor.
- Business & Project Operations: Manage the Bill of Materials and track project costs (material EACs). You will work closely with Finance to ensure our build and delivery schedules align with company budgets and milestones.
- Lab Ownership: Responsible for the physical workspace, including lab management, and critical operational support like parts cleaning.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with Engineering on component integration; with Manufacturing on DFx and reliability; and with Business Development to align operational capacity with our growth roadmap.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical field
- 12 years of experience in technical operations, product operations, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, or related leadership roles
- Experience supporting products through development, prototyping, manufacturing scale-up, and commercialization
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and operational scaling challenges
- Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external technical partners
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments
- Strong financial and operational decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Startup Mindset:
- You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
- You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000.
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
- 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
- 13 paid company holidays
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary : $150 - $180