Special Project Manager, Operations
About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a Los Angeles-based, venture-backed, rapidly growing e-commerce startup that is disrupting the $7B rug industry and revolutionizing the market for residential rugs. Our patented 2-Piece Rug System allows you to remove the top layer of your rug and wash it in your home washing machine, offering an affordable, stylish and convenient solution for young families, pet owners, and busy individuals. We're a small, entrepreneurial team with big ambitions. We have a strong brand, established traction, and amazing advisors fueling our steady growth. This is an opportunity to get in at the ground floor and solve for complex challenges, while charting your own career.
Job Summary:
As the Special Projects Manager, you will play an integral role in our manufacturing strategy as we diversify and mature our operations. You will be tasked with high-priority Operations initiatives that require creative problem solving and cross-functional coordination. In particular, you will initially focus on a growth effort involving product development, project management, vendor development, and strategic thinking. This should be a challenging yet rewarding role for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced growth environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead a mission-critical Operations strategy effort that will dictate Ruggable’s long-term approach to sourcing and manufacturing of multiple core products
- Rapidly develop expertise in textile manufacturing to become a trusted subject matter expert within the company and a credible partner for external stakeholders
- Cultivate close relationships with emerging equipment and raw materials suppliers while continuing to fill the pipeline with potential new vendors
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Development, and Finance to keep efforts in sync with Ruggable’s standards and rapidly evolving product suite
- Build project management plans and trackers to ensure successful and timely project completion
- Manage other high-priority Operations projects in support of broader business needs
What You’ll Need to Have:
Required:
- 2+ years of experience in a management consulting or operations
- Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and Powerpoint / Google Slides
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously
- Track record of seeing large projects through to completion, including project management, data gathering and modeling, and creative problem solving
- Agility to flex between executive-level strategic thinking and very hands-on execution
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Top-notch relationship management, particularly with external stakeholders
Preferred:
- 2+ years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or related fields
- Expertise in textile engineering or textile manufacturing
- Experience building supplier relationships and negotiating contracts
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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