Operations Manager (Batavia Illinois)

Job Title: Operations Manager Location: In-person in Batavia, IL Reports to: CEO Type: Full-Time About Kazadi Energy Kazadi Energy is a renewable energy company bringing a new energy category to life. Kazadi’s proprietary technology dramatically increases the accessibility of sustainable energy and reduces the grid-derived energy burden of many applications. Backed by mission-aligned investors and led by a world-class team, we’re entering a phase of rapid strategic development and are looking to add a versatile and experienced Operations Manager. Key Accomplishments • Create, maintain, and update day-to-day operational systems and processes, measuring progress against goals and determining where additional efficiencies may be built into the systems. • Manage budgets, resources, staff, ensuring efficient daily workflow and quality control. • Develop maintenance plans for the company’s physical space that ensure function of the space and effectiveness of individuals. Identify and manage internal employees and external contractors. • Manage supply chains, vendor relationships, procurement processes, and logistics plans to enable efficient acquisition of required materials, equipment, supplies, as well as efficient and cost effective transport or products to customers. • Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in organizational design and management/measurement systems What You’ll Do • Implement, improve, monitor, and manage day-to-day operational systems and processes • Manage the company’s physical space • Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans • Adhere to the company’s policies and standards, and ensure that laws and regulations are being followed • Establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment • Oversee procurement • Become and/or maintain subject matter expertise in process improvement, organizational design, and management/measurement systems. Who You Are • Proven experience in a leadership role in a field related to our industry • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous professional success • Evidence of progressively increasing responsibility in managerial or project leadership roles demonstrating an ability to ◦ manage budgets, ◦ lead small teams, ◦ and successfully implement process improvements. • Strong analytical skills, problem solving skills, communication, conflict resolution and adapability. • Familiarity with MS Office or equivalent and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM); flexibility in working in various computational environments • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business administration Benefits • Health, dental, vision insurance • Paid time off + flexible work structure Travel • Occasional travel may be required (estimated ≤10%)