Operations Program Manager - Manufacturing

Mill; San Bruno (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Mill is seeking an Operations Program Manager for Manufacturing in San Bruno, CA to lead manufacturing expansion for Mill Commercial. You will manage a fast-paced program, coordinate with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders, and ensure clear messaging to drive decisions.

This role requires 10+ years in manufacturing operations, PM experience with new manufacturing sites, and travel ability; base salary ranges from $195k to $225k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Manufacturing Operations including direct management of third parties (CM / JDM / OEM) for hardware products.
• Program management experience in bringing up new manufacturing locations/partners.
• Start-up experience desired.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Managing the selection process of new Manufacturing Partners (MP) for Mill in the Commercial space.
• Documentation ownership: Creating RFQ documentation to get official quotations from MP and Driving MSA to completion with selected MP.
• Aligning with Demand and Planning team on manufacturing ramp and supply capability, including proactive communication of needed lead time for changes.
• Planning key development build activities (DVT, PVT) with engineering team.
• Detailed program management for bring-up of MP including development builds and any testing required for certification.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel flexibility

Job description

Role Description:

The Operations Program Manager for Manufacturing will lead the manufacturing expansion execution for Mill Commercial. We are looking for someone who can manage a fast-paced program with calm and clarity when the pressure is high. This individual will interface both internally and externally, and must be able to represent Mill’s interests clearly and consistently. The OPM is a master communicator, gathering information from vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders and delivering clear and effective messaging to drive decisions.

The Operation Program Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing the selection process of new Manufacturing Partners (MP) for Mill in the Commercial space
• Documentation ownership:
  • Creating RFQ documentation to get official quotations from MP
  • Driving MSA (Master Service Agreement) to completion with selected MP
• Aligning with Demand and Planning team on manufacturing ramp and supply capability, including proactive communication of needed lead time for any changes to Plan of Record
• Planning key development build activities (DVT, PVT) with engineering team
• Detailed program management for bring-up of MP including development builds and any testing required for certification

Education & Experience

• 10+ years experience in Manufacturing Operations, including direct management of third parties (CM / JDM / OEM) for hardware products
• Program management experience in bringing up new manufacturing, either via NPI or (preferred) new manufacturing locations/partners
• Start-up experience desired
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

The estimated base salary range for this position is $195k to $225k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs. At Mill, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.