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As our Head of Operations, you’ll play a key role in scaling our production, improving processes, and ensuring seamless operations. This is an opportunity to influence the growth of a forward-thinking company with an engaged team by your side. 

Your role:

• Lead operations & supply chain: Manage relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Drive production & scaling: Ensure timely material flow and optimize production processes. 
• Negotiate & collaborate: Build strong supplier partnerships and drive cost-effective solutions. 
• Ensure technical excellence: Oversee technical quality and process improvements.

This role requires a sharp eye for technical understanding and a proactive mindset, and the ability to navigate supplier contracts and rights management effectively. Some travel is required as a part of this position. Familiarity with IPR and contract rights is also important. 

What you bring:

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering, science, or a related field. 
• Experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, or operations. 
• Strong technical insight and hands-on project leadership skills. 
• Experience in solar film, thin-film coating, or glass/window industries is a plus. 
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build long-term supplier relationships. 
• A structured, independent, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Have you worked in a startup, especially with a hardware product?  
  This is not a requirement, but definitely a big advantage.

Why join our team?

• Leadership role with an impact: The opportunity to shape the future of the way we know solar shading today 
• Flexibility and individual growth: Flexibility in your day-to-day work. We help you grow professionally through our competence and experience.  
• Great work environment: Join a passionate team and driven group of innovators. 

Work Environment & Benefits: Sunphade is based at Fornebu, in a dynamic startup hub where innovation thrives. You’ll be part of an inspiring work environment with access to a free gym, insurance schemes and competitive terms. 

At a fast-growing startup, you’re not just along for the ride—you have a stake in the journey. Ready to take on this challenge?  

Now, Let’s talk! 

Are you passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a real impact? At Sunphade, we’re always on the lookout for talented and driven individuals who want to be part of our journey. If you don’t see a specific position that matches your background, we still encourage you to reach out – the right opportunity might be just around the corner.

Who We’re Looking For

We are interested in people who:

• Are curious, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Have a background in sales, business development, engineering, product development, or other relevant fields
• Enjoy working in fast-paced, innovative environments
• Are eager to contribute to a growing company and make a difference
• Communicate fluently in Norwegian and English