Operations Associate

About the Company

Yubico develops highly secure passkeys and hardware-based authentication keys that help people and organizations log in safely and with less friction. Founded in 2007 by Stina and Jakob Ehrensvard, the company is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market under YUBICO. Its technology is trusted by major enterprises, government bodies, and millions of users across more than 160 countries. The organization operates globally, with teams in over 14 countries and headquarters in Stockholm, Santa Clara, and Singapore. Through its Secure it Forward initiative, Yubico also donates YubiKeys to groups supporting individuals at risk.

Role Overview

This position is focused on keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly across equipment handling, inventory movement, quality checks, and shipment preparation. The role requires a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured procedures in a quality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Run, observe, and care for equipment and machinery in line with standard operating procedures, forms, and checklists.
• Track production output and process performance to help achieve operational targets, quality standards, and management KPIs.
• Support accurate inventory tracking for raw materials, components, and finished goods, including material transfers in the ERP system.
• Carry out regular quality inspections on work-in-progress and completed products to confirm they meet required specifications.
• Help ensure customer requirements are met by preventing non-conformance, maintaining traceability, and supporting compliance through documentation, inspections, sampling, testing, and audits.
• Diagnose minor equipment issues and escalate more complex faults to the maintenance team.
• Accept incoming materials, compare deliveries with purchase orders, and flag any mismatches or discrepancies.
• Prepare goods for dispatch through proper packaging, labeling, and paperwork, while meeting agreed timelines and shipment requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities such as 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping to improve productivity, quality, safety, and uptime.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Required Qualifications

• A diploma in engineering, such as mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing, or an equivalent background in logistics or supply chain management.
• At least 1 to 3+ years of practical experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution, preferably within a technology or hardware business.
• Physical capability to lift up to 20 kg and remain standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, comfort with repetitive tasks, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Preferred Background

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt is an advantage.
• Experience with light manufacturing, technical assembly, or kitting work is beneficial.
• Basic working knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite and warehouse management systems such as NetSuite WMS is a plus.
• Exposure to an operations model involving a third-party logistics provider is preferred.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy

Yubico is committed to fair hiring and an inclusive workplace where people are respected and valued regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. The company also participates in E-Verify.

Agency resumes and referrals are not accepted, and Yubico is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.

Personal data shared during the hiring process is used to manage recruitment and onboarding activities, including applications, interviews, assessments, and candidate selection. Data may also be used before a contract offer is made, and may be shared with Greenhouse Software Inc. as a service provider supporting the application process. Information is handled according to Yubico’s privacy notice and retention policies. Candidates may request updates about future opportunities, or ask for their information to be deleted by contacting [email protected]. Providing personal data is voluntary, but required to be considered for the talent community.