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Salary: USD 160,000 - 220,000 / annual
Valar Atomics is building scalable, factory-made advanced nuclear power systems to unlock clean, high-temperature energy for industrial applications, hydrogen production, and next-generation manufacturing. The company is Series A-funded and developing its first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah.
As Manager of Supply Chain Processes, you will own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of supply chain operations (Source–Buy–Deliver) that enable Valar to scale efficiently through new product introduction, ramp-up, and growth phases. You will translate supply chain strategy and systems architecture into day-to-day operational processes, controls, and tools that are scalable, compliant, and adopted across the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design, document, and implement supply chain processes that scale with production volume and complexity
- Partner with the Director of Supply Chain & Governance to execute the systems roadmap, configuring supply chain systems and translating business requirements into detailed process workflows
- Maintain and enforce supply chain data governance standards at the operational level, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks, implementing corrective solutions, and owning change management (training, documentation, SOPs, execution tracking)
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain processes; conduct regular performance reviews and implement corrective actions to meet business targets
- Prepare and lead supply chain readiness for internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and processes are compliant at all times; serve as key point of contact during audits, coordinating responses and corrective action plans with cross-functional stakeholders
- Work hands-on with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, IT) to ensure process adoption and compliance
This is a high-impact role in a startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy. You will directly collaborate with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders while helping build transformative energy technology from the ground up.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master's degree a plus)
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain operations
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success designing and rolling out scalable supply chain processes during periods of company growth
- Experience defining and managing supply chain performance metrics/KPIs to drive operational improvement
- Experience preparing for and supporting internal and external audits in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional process implementations
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams
PREFERRED:
- Nuclear or aerospace/defense industry experience
- Start-up or fast-growth company experience
- CPIM or CPSM certification
