Director of Supply Chain - Franklin Whole Home

FranklinWH is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system (ESS) industry. FranklinWH offers whole home energy solutions typically coupled with solar PV systems, bringing households into the modern all-electric future. Though founded by experts in power electronics, BMS and EMS, FranklinWH is equally focused on energy management software while also providing top level service to our partners and customers. FranklinWH is expanding its global footprint, relying on an industry leading supply chain. This is an exciting time to be at a fast-growing company in a fast-accelerating industry.

We are looking for an experienced leader to direct our Manufacturing/Process Technology team. In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, working closely with technical teams and senior management to set the strategic direction. Your role will be crucial in bringing innovative technologies to life in our next-generation battery production facilities worldwide.

Core Competencies: Process-oriented, dependable, well-organized, self-starter, adaptable, proactive, and experienced in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. As the overall leader of U.S. manufacturing, coordinate resources to ensure the stability of process quality and the smoothness of operations.
2. Responsible for building the U.S. local team, including recruiting personnel and conducting performance evaluations.
3. Responsible for establishing a quality control system for U.S. manufacturing to ensure the quality of the manufacturing process is under control.
4. Oversee and develop the business processes involved in U.S. manufacturing.
5. Accountable for the delivery capacity of U.S. manufacturing, driving both internal and external efforts to establish appropriate production capacity.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Supply chain experience with OEM background.
2. Extensive background in the manufacturing of electronic products, with an understanding of the latest industry trends, technological developments, and market changes.
3. Familiarity with and mastery of the manufacturing technologies and processes for electronic products, including but not limited to production processes, equipment operation, and quality management.
4. Rich experience in leading teams, with the ability to organize the team, set clear objectives, and motivate team members to work towards achieving those goals.
5. Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and government bodies.
6. Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to quickly assess manufacturing situations and make correct decisions or coordinate resources to swiftly analyze and resolve issues.
7. A solid understanding of compliance requirements for U.S. production, with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks in U.S. manufacturing.
8. Mandarin proficiency and experience in manufacturing are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

FranklinWH offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. This is a full-time position. Our generous benefits package includes:

• a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Medical/dental/life/disability program.
• PTO, and sick days.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.

FranklinWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.