Head of Supply Chain
Muon Space
About the role
Muon seeks a Head of Supply Chain to join our world-class team. The ideal candidate possesses the skill and vision necessary to lead the development and implementation of a scalable supply chain strategy / manufacturing materials operations for the company. The candidate has demonstrated the ability to pursue innovative solutions based on an accurate assessment of business requirements. They must also ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing and supply chain management capabilities meet or exceed all industry, regulatory, and customer requirements for cost, quality, and responsiveness. A successful track record of playing a leadership role in the selection, implementation and administration of ERP, PLM, MES, or similar systems is a must. The candidate must also have demonstrated the ability to implement and run continuous improvement programs on systems deployed to keep them current and relevant.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end supply chain function for the company
- Design, implement, and administer MRP and related supply chain practices and systems matched to the company’s stage and production volumes
- Work closely with technical colleagues to run make/buy trades for key components
- Engage with external suppliers to manage performance, perform audits and assess suitability for technology partnerships
- Continuously assess system performance and company needs to evolve the approach over time
- Hire and manage supporting staff for implementation and day-to-day execution of Muon’s Supply Chain function
Qualifications
- 10+ years in a manufacturing operations role (ideally, a progression of management positions in each of the mfg ops functional area’s - Production, Mfg. Eng., Supply Chain, Quality)
- Track record of delivering products from engineering to manufacturing. Clear vision and understanding of design control tools (PLM, PDM)
- Experience choosing, implementing, and maintaining PLM, ERP, MES systems
- Experience with managing contract manufacturers (selection, contract negotiation/ management, quality management, new product handoff)
- Materials management mindset (inventory control and management)
- Experience with quality systems and a thorough understanding of process control methodology
- Demonstrated track record of developing talent (hiring from within)
- Demonstrated track record of hiring people who stick around (mentoring, team building).
- Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Salary:
The salary range for this role is 175K-200K and will depend on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.
About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.