Podium Automation

Head of Operations

New York City · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 90 days ago

NegotiationForecastingSupply ChainProcurementERPControlsLeadershipDemand Planning

About the role

We've raised over $23M from top-tier investors including Construct Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Transition Ventures, Sunflower Capital, Banter Capital, and SV Angel.
This role is equal parts builder and operator - you'll set strategy and get into the details.
The right person has deep experience in manufacturing/production environments and thrives at the intersection of process rigor, people leadership, and scrappy problem-solving.

Own end-to-end production operations across all current and future Podium facilities, with full accountability for output, quality, and throughput
Build and continuously improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and quality systems as we scale from early production to high-volume operations
Recruit, develop, and lead a world-class operations team including facility general managers, production supervisors, and technicians
Partner with engineering to drive DFM (design for manufacturability) and ensure a tight feedback loop between product and production
Lead all procurement and sourcing for components, materials, and equipment - managing vendor relationships from selection through ongoing performance
Drive strategic vendor negotiations to optimize cost, lead time, and supply reliability as our volumes grow
Build resilient supply chain systems that can absorb disruptions and support rapid product iteration
Develop and manage inventory strategies, demand planning, and materials forecasting
Own site selection and buildout for new manufacturing facilities as Podium expands geographically
Develop the criteria, process, and execution plan for evaluating and standing up new production sites

10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or related sectors
Demonstrated track record scaling manufacturing operations - you've taken a facility or production line from early-stage to meaningful volume
Deep expertise in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and vendor negotiation in a hardware context

Experience in electrical equipment, industrial automation, or control systems manufacturing
Experience with ERP (Odoo) or MES systems in a manufacturing context

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