Job Description

Job Description

Title

Business Operations Specialist

Department

Administrative

Reports To

Dir, Business Development

Supervises

n/a

Classification

Exempt/Salaried

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Operations Specialist with a focus on solar module manufacturing to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in property management, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment. As a key player in our operations, you will help streamline administrative processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Process Optimization : Analyze and improve administrative to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.

2. Project Management : Coordinate and manage projects assigned by senior management.

3. Data Analysis : Gather, analyze, and report on operational data to identify trends, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with business development, procurement, administration, production, and facilities to ensure uniformity of business activities.

5. Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives within all business processes, focusing on waste reduction, automation, and elimination of duplication.

6. Reporting : Prepare regular reports and ad-hoc reports on operational performance, standardized metrics, and project progress for senior management.

7. Property Management : be the primary point of contact for all issues that relate to the business premises, including communication with landlord, service vendors, and city/county/precinct permitting officials.

8. Complete any other tasks assigned by management.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• Fluency in English. Bi-lingual in Chinese (Mandarin) and/or Spanish preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in multi-disciplinary operations with a focus on the solar industry or in related renewable energy manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience in process optimization and continuous improvement methodology.
• Familiarity with solar energy technologies, specifically photovoltaic (PV) modules is highly preferred.

Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent project management skills with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Problem solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining multiple priorities effectively.

Work Environment

The work environment for the position includes enclosed offices and workshop production floor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of the position include sitting at an office desk, using a computer and keyboard, walking, standing, and reaching on a regular basis; ability to speak and hear; ability to visually detect product color and shading variation; entering text or data via keyboard into a computer; seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands; ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or sounds.

It is the policy of Imperial Star to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Imperial Star will not discriminate against any qualified associate or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability. The Company supports the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If any employee believes that accommodation of a disability is necessary to perform the essential functions of a position, the employee must notify the Company of this in writing within a reasonable amount of time after the employee knows or reasonably should have known of the need for accommodation.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The equal employment opportunity policy of Imperial Star provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

At-Will Statement

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Imperial Star may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.