Vice President of Operations

Who We Are:

Bluewater provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for managing the lifecycle of large format lithium-ion batteries and utility scale solar panels. As a startup committed to further developing a circular economy, we innovate in the reuse, recycling, and resale of EV, e-mobility, material handling equipment, and energy storage technologies to promote sustainability and resource efficiency. We’re on an exciting mission to reduce inefficiencies and enable a secondary marketplace for renewable energy equipment.

Job Description:

Bluewater is seeking a VP of Operations to join our leadership team. In this role you will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency of our company’s operations, building the teams, systems, and procedures that will support the company’s expected growth consistent with the current operating plan. The goal will be to enable new customer wins, deliver exceptional customer service, comply with all industry regulations, and maximize profitability. This will be achieved through the development and implementation of efficient cross-functional workflows and procedures, building a strong and motivated team, building strategic partnerships with subcontractors and vendors, and through the efficient daily execution of our Order Processing, Project Management, and Sales Operations departments.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement efficient and effective systems and procedures

· Lead teams internally and oversee the day-to-day operations of the company.

· Oversee, develop and manage the company’s ERP system

· Own and develop project proposals, budgets, and project plans to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.

· Develop and oversee Bluewater’s project management team in the management of projects, logistics, and subcontractors consistent with the project plans.

· Develop, implement, and manage key initiatives to execute the company’s quarterly and yearly goals, while effectively reporting on performance.

· Collaborate with senior leadership to develop a strategy for long-term operational development.

· Manage teammates cross functionally to enhance productivity through the continuous improvement of the company’s internal workflows.

· Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the organization's progress.

· Oversee the drafting and negotiation of all contracts to ensure agreements are mutually beneficial to both Bluewater and our partners.

· Ensure companywide compliance with all state and federal regulations.

· Enhance Bluewater’s services through building an understanding of the customer’s core needs and creatively identifying new solutions to solve them.

· Train, mentor, and coach teammates internally to support continuous learning and employee development.

· Collaborate with Bluewater’s CEO to identify future hiring needs, opportunities to improve the organization’s structure, and other methods of sustaining internal growth.

Qualifications:

· Entrepreneurial spirit and energy

· 5-10 years of management experience in operations.

· Experience scaling companies with an emphasis on early-stage growth.

· Proven track record of successfully hiring, managing, and leading teammates across multiple functions.

· Experienced in financial planning, quarterly budgeting, and forecasting processes.

· Past involvement in contract negotiation and review.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

· Ability to strategize, identify problems and design effective solutions.

· Exceptional problem solving, organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to take own initiative.

Why Bluewater Battery Logistics?

· Exceptional opportunity to join a winning team, on the ground floor with enormous potential, and to be able to directly affect the long-term growth potential.

· Exploding industry with extremely strong tail winds that support our market opportunity and positioning

· Competitive compensation with an aggressive incentive structure

· Flexible paid time off policy

· Health benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance coverage

· Team-oriented workplace: Bluewater has a team-first ethos. We work together toward a common goal and take pride in our collective and individual successes. You will be surrounded by passionate team members who are motivated to succeed.

· Be part of something big: When you join the Bluewater team, you’ll be a first mover in an exciting time in the company’s life cycle. Your input will help form and shape the company. Your work will have an impact for years to come.

Location:

· Los Angeles or Santa Barbara, CA

· This is an in-person role