Operations Program Manager, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing

Frontdoor Defense; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoox is seeking an Operations Program Manager to own ramp readiness and execution for advanced hardware manufacturing in Fremont, CA. You will develop manufacturing operations processes and oversee complex hardware assemblies to align production with the demand plan and ensure scalability.

You will coordinate between engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing groups, manage metrics and reporting, monitor supply chain weaknesses, and drive cross-functional ramp readiness, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of combined relevant experience in hardware manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and PLM systems.
• Experience with manufacturing process engineering, or product development environments.
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, communicating with stakeholders, setting expectations, problem-solving, and prioritizing.
• Knowledge of and experience using various program management methodologies, practices, and tools to lead cross-functional projects to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope and size.
• Exceptional communication skills: demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and impress effectively at various levels and to lead without formal authority.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Own the program for scaling the hardware products. Oversee operations, planning, and execution of production.
• This role will combine both tactical and strategic planning to ensure lines stability
• Report on daily, weekly, and monthly in both cross functional meetings and written update on metrics required to scale the product including triaging issues as they occur
• Leverage Zoox knowledge across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure line stability and meet the demand plan
• Monitor weakness in supply chain such as Memory component, component availability, manufacturing readiness, release dates / cut-overs and capacity planning.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test engineering, procurement, and supplier quality teams to support ramp readiness.
• Communicate overall engagement, project status, and risk clearly to management, calling out key issues. Develop options as needed for resolution with the cross-functional teams
• Support engineering and supply chain teams, by ensuring testing equipment milestones and first article approvals are included in the production plan.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Communication

Supply chain knowledge

ERP experience

PLM systems

Hardware manufacturing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Operations Program Manager, Advanced Hardware Manufacturing

Own the ramp readiness and execution plan for Zoox advanced hardware manufacturing.

Location: Fremont, California

Compensation: $186,000 - 223,000 USD / year

About The Role

Operations Program Manager

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) role at Zoox will develop processes in Manufacturing Operations, and be responsible for complex hardware assemblies, and ensure product performance and scalability to meet the Demand Plan at Zoox. This role sits within the Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations Team at Zoox. The role will manage the overall production readiness, including metrics and daily reporting, alignment of production schedule to demand, overall material readiness and coordination between different production stages, through Testing and validation, and manufacturing at scale.

In this job, you will:

• Own the program for scaling the hardware products. Oversee operations, planning, and execution of production.
• This role will combine both tactical and strategic planning to ensure lines stability
• Report on daily, weekly, and monthly in both cross functional meetings and written update on metrics required to scale the product including triaging issues as they occur
• Leverage Zoox knowledge across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure line stability and meet the demand plan
• Monitor weakness in supply chain such as Memory component, component availability, manufacturing readiness, release dates / cut-overs and capacity planning.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test engineering, procurement, and supplier quality teams to support ramp readiness.
• Communicate overall engagement, project status, and risk clearly to management, calling out key issues. Develop options as needed for resolution with the cross-functional teams
• Support engineering and supply chain teams, by ensuring testing equipment milestones and first article approvals are included in the production plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of combined relevant experience in the following domains: hardware manufacturing and supply chain management
• Working knowledge of in an ERP systems and PLM Systems
• Experience with manufacturing process engineering, or product development environments
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, communicating with stakeholders, setting expectations, problem-solving, and prioritizing
• Knowledge of and experience using various program management methodologies, practices, and tools to lead cross-functional projects to deliver high-impact strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope and size
• Exceptional communication skills: demonstrated ability to motivate, influence, and impress effectively at various levels and to lead without formal authority
• Ability to travel up to 10%

$186,000 - $223,000 a year Base Salary Range There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position. Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.