<font face="verdana, sans-serif">We are still searching for the perfect candidate for this position. Maybe it is you. Maybe you can point us to him or her. Or maybe you have a list, forum, twitter account or some other venue to repost which might help to surface the right candidate. Any input and/or fwds are greatly appreciated. jim<br>
<br>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<div><br></div><br>ALL Power Labs is looking for a manufacturing operations expert to create and manage the next stage of our production solution. We are fast outgrowing our current DIY based methods, and need to quickly implement a more scalable, higher volume solution. This will require deep skills across international supply chain management, multi-discipline production processes, fast design-to-market iteration, and the information systems that make them possible. </font><div>
<font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Our core product is now as complex as a small car. This position requires skills across a wide set of industries including sheet and cast metalwork, powertrain, electronics, and finishes.</font><div>
<font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br>*************************************************<br>ALL Power Labs is a Berkeley, CA based start-up specializing in biomass gasification equipment for small-scale, distributed power generation. In APL's 3 short years over 300 gasifiers have shipped to over 40 different countries and 50 universities and research institutions. <br>
<br>You can find more information on our website: <a href="http://www.gekgasifier.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gekgasifier.com</a>.<br>*************************************************<br><br>Position Objective:<br><br>
Manage the daily operation of APL's current in-house production method while working with our team to: <br><br>a) Establish new partners and processes for our supply chain<br>b) Improve and create systems for inventory control, product version control, and financial reporting<br>
c) Optimize our product design for manufacturability<br>d) Establish the total manufacturing solution that will enable rapid global growth<br><br>Qualifications:<br><br>- Extremely familiar with the concepts and methods of contemporary manufacturing systems<br>
- Experienced with software systems for workflow management, sourcing, inventory control, product version control and documentation, etc.<br>- Able to both build and manage an exceptional team<br>- Excellent financial reporting skills and ability to make sound assessments based on this data<br>
- Literate in 3D CAD environments<br>- Able to travel and operate internationally<br>- Willing to work long hours, odd hours, and make the job happen<br><br>Our start-up has a unique story. We began by offering the GEK, an open source DIY experimenter's kit that could be manufactured in-house in small quantities. The GEK gasifier led to the development of the Power Pallet, a complete solution for biomass power generation. GEKs are now made in batches of 50 and Power Pallets in batches of 10.<br>
<br>Our ultimate goal is to create an easy-to-operate consumer appliance that can turn any form of organic waste into electricity, heat and shaft power. The global market for this is massive. The world is in need of a "PC of personal scale energy", and we intend to be the group that first delivers it at mass scale.</font></div>
<div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br>APL is funded entirely by sales and we are bootstrapping our way through each stage of growth. Every member of our dedicated team wears many hats and works long hours to see our goals realized. We seek team members who are flexible, creative and excited about this challenge. <br>
<br>This is an unusual opportunity for which we are seeking an exceptional candidate. You will need to have respect for the atypical methods we've developed to date, but also know how to integrate more traditional best practice production solutions.<br>
<br>The ideal candidate for this position will grow into a core member of our start-up founding team. Pay is negotiable, but will start at the lower end of the market, given current status as a bootstrapped start up. However, significant equity will be offered after a trial period and a fit is proven.<br>
<br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">To apply, please send a letter describing your interest and qualifications, as well as your resume to <a href="mailto:jobs@allpowerlabs.org" target="_blank">jobs@allpowerlabs.org</a>. Please do not just send a resume. We need to hear why you think you are the perfect fit for this adventure.</font></div>
<div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br>--<br>------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Jim Mason<br>Website: <a href="http://www.whatiamupto.com/" target="_blank">http://www.whatiamupto.com</a><br>
Current Projects:<br> - Gasifier Experimenters Kit (the GEK): <a href="http://www.gekgasifier.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gekgasifier.com</a><br> - Escape from Berkeley alt fuels vehicle race: <a href="http://www.escapefromberkeley.com/" target="_blank">www.escapefromberkeley.com</a><br>
- ALL Power Labs on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/allpowerlabs" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/allpowerlabs</a><br> - Shipyard Announce list: <a href="http://lists.spaceship.com/listinfo.cgi/icp-spaceship.com" target="_blank">http://lists.spaceship.com/listinfo.cgi/icp-spaceship.com</a></font></div>
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