Robotics Operations Lead - Floor & Data Quality

Physical Intelligence; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Intelligence in San Francisco seeks an Onsite Operations Lead to drive robot data collection and production. You will supervise floor operators, schedule tasks, allocate resources, and ensure continuous production during disruptions.

You will partner with research, hardware, and software teams to maintain high throughput and data quality. You will manage, coach, and develop a team of hourly workers, enforce safety, track KPIs, and communicate blockers and progress to cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years in tech ops, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced physical environments (robotics, frontier hardware).
• 2+ years of managing, scheduling, and motivating a team of hourly workers.
• Detail-oriented and able to learn proprietary robotics dashboards/interfaces.
• Clear communicator with ability to translate gaps into feedback for technical teams; strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving under pressure with bias for action and removing blockers.
• Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities; able to juggle multiple priorities with limited resources.
• Adept at tracking KPIs and using metrics for operator performance and workflow adjustments.
• Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and quality-driven.

Responsibilities

• Onsite Floor Operations: lead data collection, verify station availability, and manage staffing to keep production running smoothly during disruptions or gaps.
• Lead and coordinate operators by assigning work and adjusting resources in real time.
• Team Leadership & People Development: supervise, train, and develop operators with coaching and fair treatment.
• Data Collection and Quality: own throughput and data quality; document deviations and escalate defects.
• Cross-Functional Communication & Reporting: be the on-site point of contact; maintain feedback loop with research, hardware, and software; communicate blockers and maintenance of shift notes.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement: enforce PPE and safe practices; identify and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Job description

Physical Intelligence in San Francisco seeks an Onsite Operations Lead to drive robot data collection and production. You will supervise floor operators, schedule tasks, allocate resources, and ensure continuous production during disruptions.

You will partner with research, hardware, and software teams to maintain high throughput and data quality. You will manage, coach, and develop a team of hourly workers, enforce safety, track KPIs, and communicate blockers and progress to cross-functional