Sr. Director/VP Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations

About Flux Power

Flux Power Holdings (NASDAQ: FLUX) designs and assembles lithium‑ion battery packs for the industrial and material handling market — forklifts, AGVs, and commercial fleet equipment across North America. With 32,000+ packs deployed, the company achieved profitability in late 2025 and is investing in the leadership team that will take it through its next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

This newly created senior leadership role reports directly to the CEO. The Sr. Director / VP of Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations will own the company’s end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, vendor relationships, procurement, and manufacturing assembly operations. It is a high‑visibility position with direct influence over gross margin, customer delivery performance, and the company’s long‑term sourcing strategy. The role will build and shape the function, establishing processes, supplier partnerships, and team development to support the company for years to come.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the company’s supply‑chain strategy, including dual‑sourcing to create leverage and reduce risk.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with contract manufacturers and key suppliers; visit facilities, understand production processes and cost structures, and negotiate confidently.
• Manage strategic overseas supplier relationships, including EVE Energy, with international travel and cross‑cultural business development.
• Partner with Engineering and Finance to identify and execute cost‑reduction opportunities through BOM optimization, competitive bidding, and supplier development.
• Oversee assembly operations and the Director of Manufacturing, ensuring the production floor runs safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Lead planning, inventory, purchasing, and shipping functions to ensure the right materials are available to support customer delivery commitments.
• Assess, develop, and grow a team of 20 across four functions, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Serve as the supply‑chain voice at the leadership table, presenting data‑driven insights and recommendations to the CEO and board.

Requirements

• 10+ years in supply chain and/or manufacturing leadership in an engineered or assembled hardware product environment.
• Demonstrated experience in active vendor negotiation, including facility visits and negotiating from a position of technical and commercial knowledge.
• Track record of driving gross‑margin improvement through supplier development, competitive bidding, or BOM optimization.
• International sourcing experience, including managing overseas contract manufacturers; willingness to travel internationally required.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills; able to present confidently to a CEO and board.
• Comfortable leading in an evolving, fast‑moving environment where priorities shift and strong judgment is required.
• Willing to relocate to Vista, CA — relocation support provided.

Preferred Background

• Experience in battery, energy storage, power electronics, automotive, or industrial engineered products.
• Engineering degree or strong technical foundation (industrial or mechanical preferred).
• Experience managing China‑based or Asian contract manufacturers.
• Mid‑market company experience (100‑500 employees) or P&L ownership within a division.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous‑improvement certification.
• Familiarity with NASDAQ‑listed or public company environments.