Operations Program Manager
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 122000 - 162000
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017were delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time all from batteries we already have.
Operations Program Manager
We are seeking a highly technical Operations Program Manager to lead build readiness & internal ramp execution for hardware manufacturing. This role requires strong hands-on manufacturing engineering instincts the ability to dive into process capability and equipment readiness and real experience improving throughput yield and reliability at production facilities. You will manage builds from prototypes to mass production working with cross-functional teams to ensure processes are capable and stable at scale.
Responsibilities will include:
- Drive cross-functional execution from NPI through mass production aligning Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Finance and external stakeholders to meet build and ramp targets
- Define ramp success criteria build plans and phase-gate reviews to enable smooth transition from proto pilot MP scale
- Manage program schedules risks and dependencies; maintain clear dashboards and communication escalating critical issues with data-driven options for resolution
- Own factory and supplier readiness for PCBA & box builds: lead technical reviews capacity & CapEx planning process qualification line bring-up and on-site build support
- Drive yield improvement and issue closure by partnering with internal teams and manufacturing sites to validate process test coverage and quality systems
- Lead root cause containment corrective action and long-term process improvements
- Establish run-at-rate requirements and validate capacity at suppliers and internal sites
- Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for cycle-time reduction debottlenecking and throughput increase
- Serve as the primary interface between internal product teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure aligned execution and accountability
- Support go-to-market operational readiness ensuring supply availability logistics and sustaining plans are in place for launch and scale
Desired Qualifications:
- 5 years in program management CM operations manufacturing & process engineering supplier industrialization or technical operations in high-volume hardware
- Demonstrated success improving yield throughput cycle time and OEE in production
- Hands-on experience with PPAP/APQP DOE SPC PFMEA GR&R control plans
- Strong data analysis skills: Excel/Sheets; SQL JMP Minitab or Python beneficial
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
- Experience in automotive or power electronics manufacturing
- Experience scaling hardware production from lab/pilot volume manufacturing
In accordance with California pay transparency laws the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including experience education and skills.
California Pay Range:
$122000 - $162000 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Redwood creates a closed-loop, domestic supply chain by recycling and refining lithium-ion batteries and remanufacturing anode and cathode components.
