Operations Program Manager - Robotics Data Acquisition

OpenAI · Research

Pay: $177K – $251K • Offers Equity
Where: San Francisco
Posted: Jun 26

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing toward AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world environments. Working across the full model and systems stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of real-world systems to improve people’s lives.

We are looking for an Operations Program Manager - Robotics Data Acquisition to own the day-to-day operating rhythm in our data collection facilities.

What you'd do

Coordinate daily operations readiness across workstations, operators, materials.
Track core operating metrics including utilization, cycle time, throughput, downtime, operator productivity, and data quality.
Identify bottlenecks through workflow analysis, time studies, and capacity modeling, then drive practical fixes.
Execute the rollout of new hardware, sensors, tools, and process changes with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Safety.
Identify equipment readiness issues and coordinate with technical support to keep workstations, and test equipment calibrated, configured, maintained, and ready for rollouts and evaluations.
Lead root cause analysis for recurring operational issues and follow through on corrective actions.
Provide operation input to create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and process controls.
Identify and flag resource constraints and manage issue escalation and resolution.
Have a bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
Bring 3-5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, industrial / process engineering, operations, robotics, or production environments.