Set & Props Manager — Multi-Shift Operations Lead

Physical Intelligence; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Intelligence is seeking a Set + Props Manager to lead an hourly frontline team across multiple shifts in California. You will hire, train, and manage staff, ensuring schedules, breaks, and overtime compliance while coordinating with contractors and vendors.

You will partner with research and production leads to remove blockers, optimize shift coverage, and align priorities for both research and production operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing hourly frontline teams in warehouse, fulfillment, retail, production, events, or facilities.
• Experience with California wage and hour rules: breaks, meal periods, and overtime.
• Experience hiring and managing performance, including hard conversations.
• Experience managing contractors or temp staff.
• Comfort working on the floor and adjusting hours to reach every shift.

Responsibilities

• People management: Hire, train, and manage an hourly team across multiple shifts. Give regular feedback and run performance conversations.
• Scheduling and compliance: Own schedules, time cards, breaks, and overtime for an hourly team in California.
• Capacity planning: Plan weekly staffing and capacity, and cover call-outs and PTO.
• Contractors and vendors: Run contractor trials and vendor relationships.
• Cross-team partnership: Work with research and production leads to resolve blockers and set priorities.

Skills

People management

Scheduling

Capacity planning

Contractor management

Cross-team collaboration

Performance feedback

Job description

Physical Intelligence is seeking a Set + Props Manager to lead an hourly frontline team across multiple shifts in California. You will hire, train, and manage staff, ensuring schedules, breaks, and overtime compliance while coordinating with contractors and vendors.

You will partner with research and production leads to remove blockers, optimize shift coverage, and align priorities for both research and production operations.