CareerPlan

Operations Lead

AustinFull-time$165k–$210k2026-11-08
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Own end-to-end operations for an early-stage industrial robotics company building automated ship manufacturing systems.

Role type

Senior Operations Lead (Industrial/Manufacturing)

Builds

Operating infrastructure for robotic shipbuilding systems

Domain

Industrial robotics, shipbuilding, manufacturing

Required skills

Supply chain management, procurement negotiation, vendor relationship management, logistics coordination, hiring process management, financial administration, problem-solving, resourcefulness, organization, communication

Preferred skills

Experience in hardware/industrial startups, manufacturing, aerospace, or construction, intuition for freight and manufacturing schedules

Technologies

Ramp, Gusto, Ashby, purchasing systems

Responsibilities

Source materials and equipment, negotiate pricing and lead times, track purchase orders, coordinate freight and delivery, manage hiring logistics, handle vendor documentation and invoices, resolve operational problems

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC