Join our team of passionate scientists, engineers, operators and business leaders working to transform the future of our planet. Mango Materials is a certified B Corp and women-led team that is producing and selling biobased, biodegradable materials from waste greenhouse gases – and we want you to be a part of it.
In addition to working with novel technology to help combat climate change and create revolutionary, Earth-friendly materials, Mango Materials team members also enjoy working in an inclusive and collaborative company culture. We are seeking an Operations Engineering Manager to join our energetic, multidisciplinary team at a first-of-its-kind biomanufacturing facility. This position will report to the Chief Technology Officer. This is a full-time, on-site position. Some time training at our facility in Albany, CA may be required at the start of the position.Want to know more? Keep reading!Background on the company and position:The company is led by a technically oriented team - five of our senior team members have PhDs in STEM.
We put the safety and well-being of our people above all other priorities. We love to track and measure. We use a software called Asana to monitor project progress, allocate tasks and communicate across different shifts and locations. We follow detailed standard operating procedures for all research testing, plant operations, and business operations. We keep detailed timecards. We have meticulous naming and version control policies for all electronic files. We record and thoroughly analyze all data and are in constant pursuit to find the best and most efficient way to get things done. We work hard and always seek to work smart. Mango is in growth mode. Scale-up of this type is a process with many unknowns and surprises, and this position will have the opportunity to help scale a first-of-its kind technology. We are looking for someone to join us on this adventure with an open mind and enthusiasm to get into details.
A glass half-full, positive attitude is a must!The mission of this position is that Mango Materials’ compounding facility achieves target production of PHA-based pellets that meet QA/QC specs and are produced at target price point.The Operations Engineering Manager will be expected to:
- Supervise and delegate operations within a commercial scale compounding facility producing PHA-based pellets for customers
- Adhere to culture of operational excellence and prioritize safety
- Oversee QA/QC of ingredients and products
- Utilize engineering skills to troubleshoot operational or equipment challenges
- Serve as customer-facing liaison between operations and customers
- Opportunities for future project engineering and operations optimization and expansion
Our ideal candidate is/has:
- Engineering degree, engineering experience, or >5 years operations management experience
- Past experience working with extrusion or similar technology at large scales
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- The ability to juggle many tasks simultaneously
- A strong work ethic
- Comfortable with a fast-paced work environmentand the uncertainty inherent in a start-up company
And shares our core values by being:
- Safety conscious
- A truth seeker
- Respectful
- An essentialist:
- Identifies and addresses most important/valuable tasks
- Attention to detail
- Ability to organize
- Strong work ethic
- Collaborative
- Optimistic
- An outside-of-the box thinker
Other nice-to-haves include:
- Experience working with biopolymers
- Experience in an industrial production facility
- Background in polymer engineering
- Prior management experience
Want to join us? Here’s how to apply:Please go to https://mangomaterials.bamboohr.com/jobs to apply.
Complete the application profileUpload a short (less than 100 word) cover letter in PDF formatInclude a P.S. with your cover letter letting us know what you would ideally like out of this job.Upload your resumeAnswer all the questions on the application profileMango Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in second chances, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
