Supply Chain Operations Manager

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Nevados is the premier solar tracker company for PV power plants built on sloped and rolling terrain. We offer innovative all‑terrain trackers paired with a comprehensive software suite in an integrated technology platform that optimizes solar performance, improves plant reliability and respects the natural landscape. Headquartered in Oakland and backed by institutional capital, Nevados is transforming utility‑scale PV deployment with our tracking solutions and partnership approach.

Nevados is a distributed organization with many team members working remotely, while other roles require an in‑office and on‑site presence. Specifics of the work location, travel expectations and other role requirements are outlined in the position overview. Ideal candidates are self‑motivated and able to manage their time effectively.

The Operations Manager is a key leader within the Supply Chain organization responsible for ensuring that awarded projects are executed with precision, speed, and accuracy. Acting as the bridge between strategic direction and daily operational execution, this role manages the Operations Specialist team and oversees fulfillment, delivery, invoicing, and post‑sales operational workflows.

The Operations Manager owns the processes, tools, and KPIs that drive on‑time, in‑full delivery performance and accurate project financials. They ensure that cross‑functional teams, Project Management, Sales, Procurement, and Finance, are coordinated and informed throughout each project’s lifecycle. This role is accountable for developing and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs), training the team, ensuring ERP data accuracy, and maintaining compliance for HTS and customs activities.

This role is ideal for a process‑centric, detail‑oriented leader who excels at management, operational strategy and execution, process compliance, and developing high‑performing teams. This role is hybrid with an expectation to be on site in our Irvine office up to 50% each month.

• Team Leadership & Performance Management — manage, coach, and develop Operations Specialists group; ensure clear ownership of assigned projects and proactive customer engagement.
• Build a culture of accountability, data accuracy, structured communication, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct routine 1:1s, performance reviews, and skills‑development planning.
• Balance project loads across team members and ensure cross‑training for redundancy.
• Ensure the team follows the communication and documentation standards set for the Operations Specialist role.
• Awarded Project Intake & Cross‑Functional Coordination — refine and coordinate the process by which new projects transition from Sales to Operations group.
• Validate intake packages for completeness and accuracy before delegating to Operations Specialists, including building a checklist of requirements and holding teams accountable for providing complete information.
• Collaborate closely with Project Management to assign operational tasks, clarify delivery milestones, and ensure alignment on schedule dependencies.
• Serve as escalation point for project risks involving delays, customer communication gaps, or fulfillment constraints.
• Operational Execution Oversight — ensure Operations Specialists successfully execute order validation, ERP transactions, shipment scheduling, delivery management, and project closeout activities as described in their role.
• Provide oversight and approval for
  • On‑time shipment planning
  • Delivery coordination
  • Storage or freight adjustments
  • Milestone‑based invoicing triggers
  • Change order intake and assignment
• Monitor daily activity to maintain process compliance and data accuracy.
• KPI Ownership, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement — define, track, and report on operational KPIs, including on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery, delivery performance by MWs, budget adherence for logistics and fulfillment, Net Suite data accuracy, documentation timeliness; build dashboards and reporting tools to visualize performance trends and provide strategy to improve failing commitments.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and…