Operations Associate

Meet Yubico: the creator of the most secure passkeys and leading provider of hardware authentication security keys. Our company’s mission is to make secure login easy and available for everyone. Yubico was founded in 2007 by Stina and Jakob Ehrensvard, and is public on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market: YUBICO. Our customers include Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of government agencies and millions of individuals in over 160 countries that rely on Yubico technology to secure access to computers, online services and mobile apps. Our global customer base includes organizations of varying sizes, from large corporations such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Hyatt, to companies like Dyson. We  are a global company with a strong company culture and employees located in over 14 countries. Yubico’s  headquarters are based in Stockholm, Sweden, Santa Clara, CA and Singapore. Aligned with our mission to make the internet more secure for everyone, Yubico donates YubiKeys to organizations helping at-risk individuals through our philanthropic initiative, Secure it Forward.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, and maintain equipment and machinery according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure strict compliance to SOPs, forms and checklists in line with the quality management system.
• Monitor production output and process efficiency to meet operational and quality targets, and achieve KPIs set by management.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory counts of raw materials, components, and finished products, as well as the transfer of materials in the ERP system.
• Perform routine quality checks on in-process and finished goods to ensure adherence to specifications. 
• Ensure that products meet all customers’ requirements by eliminating non-conformance incidents and maintaining quality, traceability, and regulatory compliance through accurate documentation, inspections, sampling, testing, and audit support.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate complex problems to maintenance personnel.
• Receive incoming materials, verify shipments against purchase orders, and report discrepancies.
• Prepare inventory for shipment, including packaging, labeling, and documentation. Ensure shipment is fulfilled in a timely manner within the set timelines and specifications.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects (e.g., 5S, Kaizen events, value stream mapping) to enhance efficiency, quality, safety and minimize downtime.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills & Qualifications (Essential):

• Diploma in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing), logistics and supply chain management or equivalent experience.
• 1-3+ years of hands-on experience in a warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution environment, ideally with a company in the technology/hardware space.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 kg and stand for extended periods.
• Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, able to perform repetitive tasks and multi-task well.

Skills & Qualifications (Bonus):

• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Yellow/Green Belt certification.
• Experience with light manufacturing, technical product assembly, or kitting processes.
• Basic proficiency with an ERP (e.g. NetSuite) and WMS (e.g. NetSuite WMS).
• Experience working directly with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider model.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and uphold an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We'd love to learn about what you can add to our diverse team. We are an E-Verify Participating Employer.

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