Operations Manager - Hardware & Robotics Site Ops

TAR; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus up to $15K

Unlimited PTO

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Meals stipend $1K monthly

Job summary

TAR is building the world’s first off-grid solar and storage campuses powering AI data centers in San Francisco. This hands-on Operations Manager role keeps the on-site workshop safe, organized, and running, owning tools, equipment, and logistics to unblock engineers.

You will coordinate contractors, manage parts, and drive projects end to end in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment. Based in San Francisco, you will work with robotics, software, and engineering teams at the dedicated

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an operational role (workshop, lab, facility, or similar).
• Hands-on with equipment, not just planning.
• Experience coordinating contractors and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and direct communication with engineers.
• Bias for action in low-structure environments.
• Ability to source parts and manage logistics.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of the San Francisco office and robotics facility.
• Own tools and equipment end to end, including maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for facility buildout and maintenance.
• Unblock the technical team by sourcing parts and managing deliveries.
• Manage purchasing and inbound/outbound logistics for the robotics program.
• Maintain shop safety practices and housekeeping in a heavy machinery environment.
• Develop lightweight inventory and asset tracking processes.
• Lead special operations projects from scope to completion.

Skills

Operational experience

Project ownership

Hands-on troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Strong organization

Clear communication

Job description

TAR is building the world’s first off-grid solar and storage campuses powering AI data centers in San Francisco. This hands-on Operations Manager role keeps the on-site workshop safe, organized, and running, owning tools, equipment, and logistics to unblock engineers.

You will coordinate contractors, manage parts, and drive projects end to end in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment. Based in San Francisco, you will work with robotics, software, and engineering teams at the dedicated