Jobs in Hayward

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Technical Design, leads the end-to-end technical development of denim and non-denim apparel, ensuring products meet the highest standards of fit, quality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role partners closely with Design, Product Management, and Sourcing to deliver commercially viable products at scale, on time, and within margin targets. The position spans fit strategy, technical execution, factory collaboration, and team leadership across the full go-to-market cycle.

You’ll Make a Differency By

• Building and curating a best-in-class fit portfolio, researching competitive landscapes, pioneering new construction techniques, and championing product excellence
• Creating and overseeing product specifications and detailed technical sketches to ensure precision-engineered execution from prototype through production
• Owning the commercialization process, monitoring factory utilization of blocks, and ensuring fit and construction consistency across global vendor partners
• Leading fit sessions and clearly communicating fit corrections and pattern updates from prototype to production
• Partnering and influencing cross-functional partners to align with the fit intent and product vision
• Driving continuous improvement in product fit, quality, and process to elevate efficiency and consumer satisfaction
• Mentoring direct reports and strengthening technical skills, process rigor, and career growth
• Fostering open communication and a collaborative team environment across all stakeholders
• Contributing to additional initiatives needed to advance team and business goals
• Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs

About You

• 15+ years of experience in technical design and product development for denim and non-denim adult bottoms, with deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, and body-to-garment relationships
• Proficient in apparel manufacturing processes and the full product development lifecycle
• Highly effective problem-solver who can manage complexity and multiple priorities with confidence
• Proven driver of innovation and continuous improvement
• Self-directed and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with a track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage change effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and follow-through
• Demonstrated people leader with experience attracting, developing, and retaining top technical talent
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); experience with PLM and patternmaking systems (e.g., Accumark) is a plus
• BA or BS preferred

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $132,000 - $141,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

About the Role

Are you an experienced corporate Recruiter and a people person? Do you enjoy helping others align their personal and professional passions? Ariat is seeking a versatile contract Recruiter to present the company as an "employer of choice" and attract top talent to our growing business. This full-cycle contract Recruiter will partner with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and team dynamics, and will assist with posting jobs, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiations, onboarding, and dispositioning for corporate and distribution center positions. The contract role will report to the Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition, and work closely with hiring managers in finance, marketing, IT, product design/development, retail operations, distribution center management, and more.

This contract position is hybrid, working a minimum of three days per week at Ariat's San Leandro, CA office. Anticipated contract duration is 12 months.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Facilitating intake calls with hiring managers to capture requirements for open requisitions and developing recruiting plans for each position
• Guiding hiring managers through the recruiting process, training on recruiting resources, and assisting with job descriptions as needed
• Assisting with posting and editing jobs across job boards including Ariat’s ATS, LinkedIn, and Indeed
• Engaging in full-cycle recruiting of applicants for open positions (sourcing/screening), coordinating and scheduling phone, online, and on-site interviews, maintaining relationships with active candidates, moving all selected candidates through the interview process, extending and negotiating offers, onboarding new hires, dispositioning candidates, and closing filled positions.
• Maintaining regular, clear, and timely communication with hiring managers, candidates, HR team members and cross-functional partners
• Supporting cross-boarding of internal transfers and promotions in partnership with Ariat's HRBP team
• Capturing detailed screening notes and tracking recruiting activities as well as updating recruiting reports
• Other duties as assigned

About You

• 4+ years of full-cycle high-volume recruiting experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in retail/wholesale, apparel/footwear, or consumer goods industry
• Trusted partner for hiring managers and experience in facilitating intake sessions
• Experience posting jobs and sourcing candidates through an ATS (SAP SuccessFactors experience a plus), LinkedIn, and Indeed
• Super scheduler of phone/video/on-site interviews (experience utilizing a scheduling platform a plus)
• Efficient screener/interviewer who can onboard candidates quickly and accurately
• Experience updating recruiting activity reports
• Ability to work collaboratively to maintain relationships with recruiting partners and agencies
• Effective offer negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team through cross-functional collaboration
• Experience handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to convey Ariat’s culture with passion and enthusiasm to potential new team members
• Working knowledge of employment laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills for organizing and completing multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The hourly rate for this position is $35-$40 per hour.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email

Please see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information.

Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

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Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose- The Production Manager is responsible for the direct management of all manufacturing and production activities for complex fabricated sheet metal, tubular frames, final assembly & test of a variety technical components & products. This role focuses on optimizing shop floor processes, ensuring product quality, meeting production schedules, and maintaining a safe working environment, directly supporting the strategic goals set by the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Efficiency Management

• Oversee the daily execution of production schedules across multiple departments (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, welding, powder coat painting, final assembly, testing) to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) targets are met.
• Drive the implementation and application of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Waste Reduction) to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manufacturing cycle time.
• Monitor key operational metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), scrap rate, and labor utilization, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Coordinate with the Engineering department to manage the introduction of new products (NPI) smoothly into production and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

Quality and Safety

• Champion a rigorous Safety (HSE) program on the shop floor, ensuring all employees adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental compliance standards.
• Work closely with the Quality team to maintain high product quality, ensure compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, and manage in-process quality control gates.
• Lead and support teams in performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for production defects and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Team and Resource Management

• Directly supervise Production Supervisors, leading, mentoring, and developing the manufacturing workforce.
• Manage labor planning, scheduling, and capacity requirements to match demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Materials Planning, Purchasing and Logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure the timely flow of components to the production line.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.

Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or senior supervisory role overseeing production operations.

Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in the heavy electrical equipment or similar industrial manufacturing sector is highly preferred as is familiarity with processes for MV products (e.g. electrical assembly, insulation processes).

Technical Skills:

• Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.

Leadership: Exceptional problem-solving skills, decisiveness, and proven ability to manage and motivate a large, diverse manufacturing workforce in a fast-paced environment.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Duties:

• Accurately picks (using RF gun), packs, stages, scales, and loads customer orders for external/internal movement and prepares all pertinent documentation.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate supply of operating supplies and informs Coach when supplies need to be ordered.
• Maintains / back fills their respective areas keeping the supplies available.
• Performs clean up and light maintenance duties to maintain a high standard of housekeeping. Drives housekeeping efforts in preparation of internal and external audits
• Actively participates in and completes all company training programs for Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Company Policies, and Safety programs demonstrating learned knowledge on a daily basis.
• Actively participates in all Company and Departmental meetings, Performance Centers, etc.
• Performs cycle counts on a daily basis for their assigned area using RF gun and assists in reconciling discrepancies with Inventory Control.

Skills:

Required:

• Ability to learn and apply all relevant WIs, SOPs, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read information and apply what was described in the reading material to situations which may contain several details or describe processes involving several steps.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to peers and management.
• Must have reliable transportation as position requires working at warehousing facilities located at multiple sites.
• Ability to use computers to perform a variety of data-entry transactions, perform RF transactions and to retrieve information (procedures; safety,
• employment, and other information using a calculator.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math functions using a calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide, rounding, etc.).
• Demonstrated high level of personal motivation and initiative and be able to work independently to complete daily tasks assigned.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with daily work assignment changes as well as a continuously-improving work environment.
• Ability and willingness to maintain accurate and factual hard-copy and electronic records.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work and participate effectively in a team environment.
• Operate warehouse industrial material handling equipment as required including Pallet Jacks, Pallet Transfer, Shrink Bundler, Strapping Machines, Shrink Wrapper, Pallet Scales, Conveyor, etc.
• Ability and willingness to follow directions, as assigned by management, coaches, peers, or in written instructions.
• Attention to detail, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Preferred: Familiarity with MS Office products (specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel) and SAP or equivalent systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds with assistance.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years GMP warehouse experience

We’re looking for a highly intelligent, strategic, and driven individual with exceptional communication skills and organizational abilities to join our team as a deputy chief of staff / executive personal assistant to a busy tech founder with a young family. This role will report to and work closely with the Chief of Staff to serve as the right-hand of the Principal and his family across all facets of their domestic office and household affairs. In this capacity, the ideal candidate will be able to seamlessly balance and transition from critical strategic initiatives and projects that help the Principal and family scale to the various day-to-day tasks required to keep the household running smoothly. Searching for a high-performer that is looking for longevity and the ability to grow rapidly in a dynamic environment and be part of a tight-knit team.

Critical Requirements / Attributes:

• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - can easily be on-site in Lafayette/Orinda area when needed
• 5+ years of experience supporting executives in a complex, high-paced environment, ideally having worked in a private/family office setting
• Bachelor's or advanced degree from a highly-rated institution with evidence of intellectual distinction
• Strategic operator with the ability to develop clear plans across near, medium and long term horizons and then develop a plan to execute on said strategy
• Extremely strong research, reasoning, and analytical skills demonstrated in a professional setting
• Impressive ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Very technically savvy; not just with standard productivity tools (e.g., Office/Excel) but modern AI apps and the aptitude to pick up new technologies as well
• Maniacal attention to detail, incredible organizational skills, and proactivity are absolutely paramount requirements for this role
• Wired with a "move fast and get it done" mindset for any task - big or small - that can come up with creative solutions on the spot to challenges that may arise
• High EQ with great interpersonal skills and ability to operate in a tight-knit team environment
• Excellent references with demonstrated longevity at previous roles

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Spearheading various strategic initiatives for Principal - including requirements specification, strategy design, and execution plan
• Assessing overall support needs of the Principal and family and putting in place workflows/processes to streamline and simplify operations
• Handling tasks of a highly confidential nature with the utmost discretion and professionalism
• Researching, organizing and arranging travel for the family, including flights, accommodations, transportation, activities, etc.
• Conducting research and executing on various topics related to lifestyle and philanthropic needs, children's activities, etc
• Overseeing Principal and family calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events
• Identifying need for various advisors / vendors, researching / screening options, and managing / hosting vendors as necessary
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders, including family members, staff, vendors, and contractors

Logistics:

• Full-time Monday-Friday but flexibility to occasionally work after hours / weekend
• Predominantly remote but with ability to be on-site at family home (Lafayette / Orinda area) when needed
• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Compensation:

• $100K+ per year | DOE
• Health benefits
• Paid vacation / sick days / holidays
• Annual performance and salary review
• Discretionary bonus

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for our business teams. Embedded in a dedicated pod, you'll manage purchase orders, track requests, facilitate supplier onboarding, and ensure procurement flows seamlessly through systems and approvals.

This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where you'll work closely with cross functional partners (e.g sourcing, supply chain, finance) to translate requests into clean procurement transactions and keep momentum. You will report to a Sourcing Category Lead and work alongside other specialists, logistics, and front-end systems support.

This role provides embedded, hands-on, high-quality procurement support for some of the most complex and fast-moving programs in the world. By sitting close to teams, Procurement Coordinators:

• Ensure suppliers are onboarded quickly, POs flow without error, and shipments arrive on time.
• Guide requests through the right sourcing path to balance speed, accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency, maximizing end-user experience.
• Deliver proactive order tracking and improved visibility for stakeholders.
• Drive efficiency through standardized buying, automation opportunities, and cost-reduction practices.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the embedded procurement partner to business teams, providing responsive, high-quality support on intake and order management.
• Guide requests through the right sourcing path to balance speed, accuracy, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Enter and manage POs/orders in Zip/Oracle; ensure coding is correct and approvals flow smoothly.
• Facilitate supplier onboarding - gather vendor docs, coordinate approvals, and track until active; escalate delays with context and solutions.
• Partner with Legal, Security, and other cross-functional partners to ensure contracts, NDAs, and compliance checks don't stall procurement.
• Escalate blockers, approval delays, or scope questions to sourcing managers or functional partners
• Assist with contract and SOW workflows by ensuring correct templates, approvals, and documentation are used
• Monitor and proactively track physical goods orders and deliveries with suppliers and logistics partners, keeping stakeholders informed at every stage.
• Maintain data accuracy across procurement systems (Zip, Oracle, PLM) for spend, supplier, and delivery info.
• Promote consistency and efficiency by spotting opportunities for standardization and aggregation of purchases.
• Communicate proactively with sourcing, supply chain, and finance stakeholders, tailoring your approach to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Generate reports/dashboards on order status, cycle times, and onboarding SLAs for your pod.
• Document and refine workflows to simplify repeat transactions and improve efficiency.
• Identify and bring forward ideas to improve processes, reduce friction, and scale procurement support - including opportunities to leverage automation and AI tools where possible.

You Might Thrive in This Role If You

• Bring 4+ years in procurement coordination, sourcing support, purchasing operations, AP/finance ops, or supply chain support.
• Have experience with procurement systems (Zip, Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, etc.).
• Excel at attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and approvals.
• Are service-oriented and responsive - you like being embedded with teams and helping them move fast.
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.
• Communicate clearly, escalate when needed, and adapt your approach to different audiences.
• Take pride in keeping teams moving forward by coordinating requests and resolving blockers quickly.

Pay Rate: $70-$85/hour on W-2

Position: Vice President of People

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $250 – $300k + bonus

Benefits: Eligible for Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HR functions including labor relations, compliance, talent development, workforce planning, and employee engagement
• Serve as chief spokesperson and strategist for collective bargaining negotiations
• Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives
• Drive workforce development initiatives across skilled labor and professional teams
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable HR strategies
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing HR team
• Foster strong relationships with union representatives and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (must obtain if not already certified)
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years in a unionized construction or industrial environment
• Demonstrated success in collective bargaining and labor relations
• Strong understanding of commercial construction operations and union workforce dynamics
• Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic mindset with strong financial acumen

Executive Personal Assistant

60% Executive Support • 40% Personal & Family Support

San Francisco, CA | In-Person | Full-Time

About the Company

Meanwhile is the world's first licensed and regulated Bitcoin life insurance company, founded in 2022 by Zac Townsend and Max Gasner. Operating entirely in Bitcoin from premiums to claims. Meanwhile is on a mission to democratize access to financial protection for a new generation of policyholders. The company has raised over $80M from investors and is building the infrastructure for life insurance in the digital economy.

About the Role

Zac is seeking his first-ever dedicated Executive Personal Assistant, someone who will sit in-office daily and serve as his operational right hand across both his professional and personal life. This is a highly dynamic, judgment-intensive role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, takes full ownership, and moves fast without cutting corners.

The company has scaled from 5 to 24 people, is navigating a major growth phase, and the CEO's time is at a premium. The EPA will be the connective tissue between Zac's work calendar, his home, and the people who depend on him including his team, his wife, and their two young children.

This role is for someone who takes deep pride in execution, anticipates needs, and finds satisfaction in making a founder's life seamlessly functional.

Key Responsibilities

EXECUTIVE & OFFICE SUPPORT

• Own and manage Zac's calendar end-to-end, syncing professional commitments with personal obligations and stakeholder availability (including his wife's schedule)
• Triage Zac's inbox (Superhuman), draft responses, create templates, and escalate only when necessary
• Act as the team-facing point of contact in Slack collect action items owed to Zac, track deliverables, and produce a daily/weekly digest
• Prepare meeting briefs, talking points, pre-reads, and post-meeting follow-ups
• Run light contract review read NDAs and agreements for anything unusual before routing to Zac or General Counsel
• Plan and coordinate quarterly offsites: 2 in SF, 1 in NY, and 1 international destination per year including hotels, travel, agendas, and team logistics
• Handle office management: pantry stocking, equipment inventory, building communications, furniture orders, and vendor coordination
• Support light HR administration: run bi-weekly payroll in Rippling, obtain state tax IDs for new remote hires, complete employment verifications, and onboard new employees into company systems
• Manage vendor documentation internally track and maintain the company's vendor review workflow and records
• Research trip logistics (e.g., who Zac should meet with in NY) listen actively, ask smart questions, and pull in relevant team members
• Support compliance training logistics and internal documentation as needed

PERSONAL & HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT

• Manage and coordinate vendor relationships for the Balboa Terrace residence.
• Manage both vehicles: service appointments, registration, insurance, and roadside issues
• Oversee the SF rental property: coordinate repairs, communicate with tenants, manage contractors
• Assist with ongoing personal errands, travel bookings, family events etc. 
• Keep personal finances organized: manage credit cards to the right accounts, track receipts, and liaise with Zac's accountant when needed
• Coordinate and maintain kids’ home school tutor’s schedules
• Source and book tickets for family activities (ski team, events, travel) without overstepping wife's ownership of trip planning

What Success Looks Like

• Zac's work calendar and personal calendar are fully in sync nothing falls through the cracks
• The office runs smoothly: snacks are stocked, equipment is ready, and team admin is off Zac's plate
• Household vendors are managed proactively Zac and his wife never have to chase anyone
• His wife notices that her own mental load has decreased
• Action items owed to Zac are tracked and followed up without him asking
• Zac is prepared for every meeting and every trip, without having to over-explain
• This person has become a trusted, discreet, indispensable partner

Ideal Candidate

• 5-8+ years of EA/PA experience supporting a founder, CEO, or high-net-worth individual in a fast-moving environment
• Background in a regulated industry (fintech, financial services, legal, or similar) is a strong plus Meanwhile operates in a compliance-heavy environment
• Exceptionally organized with strong calendar management instincts across both professional and personal domains
• High EQ and situational awareness knows when to act independently, when to ask, and when to quietly involve a spouse or third party
• Low ego, hands-on, and proud of excellent execution at every level
• Discreet and trustworthy this person will have access to the family home, financial accounts, and sensitive business information
• Strong written communicator; able to draft in Zac's voice for contracts, internal Slack messages, and vendor communications
• Comfortable being present on-site (office or home) when needed; valid driver's license required
• San Francisco-based or willing to relocate

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY

• Slack, Asana, Superhuman, Rippling (or similar HRIS)
• Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar), macOS, Apple devices
• Claude / ChatGPT comfort with AI tools for research and drafting
• Nice to have: familiarity with regulated financial or compliance workflows

Work Style & Expectations

Zac's day typically runs 8am–4pm in the SF office at 44 Montgomery St, with calls starting at 8am. He is offline from 5–7pm for family time, then back online from 7–10pm. He will send Slacks and emails outside of hours responses are expected during core hours (8am–4pm) unless it's an urgent matter. He is also open to one work-from-home day per week for the right candidate.

The expectation is in-person presence whenever Zac is in the office, and continued on-site work at the office or home on days he is traveling or remote.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $180,000–$280,000 depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Equity consideration for the right candidate
• Work alongside one of SF's most interesting founders at a category-defining, venture-backed startup

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: San Leandro, CA

About the Company

Our client is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms. This is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of the company, and will be compensated accordingly. The company is MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Energy Impact Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator (S21). If you are excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in with this team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for hardware/robotic systems, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk across custom and off-the-shelf component inputs
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Bill of Materials; implement should‑cost/clean‑sheet models; drive PPV tracking and BOM roll‑ups that tie to finance
• Preempt supply chain bottlenecks by proactively planning for future system builds
• •Identify and mitigate risk across the supply base (single‑source, geopolitical, commodity volatility); create continuity plans and buffer strategies aligned to program schedules
• •Develop and execute category strategies, multi‑source/dual‑source critical parts, and negotiate capacity reservations, LTAs, and commercial terms
• •Drive down cost and lead time via creative sourcing, contract structure, and negotiation
• Help build a high‑performing team covering procurement, vendor management, expediting/execution, receiving, and accounts payable
• •Stand up scalable supplier management: scorecards, reviews, corrective actions, and supplier development to improve OTD and cost
• •Continuously improve accounts payable processes: vendor onboarding, COIs/W‑9s, credit/terms, POs, receiving
• •Coordinate closely with finance to manage equipment lease processes without slowing procurement
• Partner tightly with Design, Manufacturing, and Field Ops to flow R&D → production: integrate DFM/DFA and ECOs; ensure part readiness and ramp capacity
• Establish the operating system for materials: demand planning, MRP, and inventory policies (cycle counts, location control, kitting), and logistics strategy

Required Qualifications

• Operate effectively in the fast‑paced environment of a rapidly growing startup, with technical aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication
• Feel energized by a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through automation
• Bring 5+ years in hardware/industrial/manufacturing supply chain roles, including 2+ years leading teams with measurable cost, delivery, and quality outcomes
• Are a strategic supply chain leader who is equally comfortable building the long‑term architecture and diving into the BOM to find dollar‑level savings
• Have deep experience with BOM costing across mechanical and electrical categories (fabrications, machining, harnesses, purchased assemblies)
• Are a sharp negotiator who can structure LTAs, capacity reservations, and pricing mechanisms that survive scale‑up and market swings
• Build clear processes and simple, scalable systems, owning data quality and driving disciplined S&OP/MRP execution
• Are fluent with ERP/MRP and source‑to‑pay concepts (items, AVL, lead times, safety stock, three‑way match, receiving) and comfortable partnering with Finance on reconciliations and cash forecasting
• Translate engineering changes into material plans and supplier actions; you understand ECOs, DFM/DFA, and the realities of prototype → production ramp
• Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Have scaled a supply chain function from one to n production for complex mechanical systems
• Have experience with complex industrial robotics/automation assemblies, and/or very large-scale components
• Have worked with MES/PLM/AP systems (e.g., ION, Silkline) and understand how to keep item and revision data in sync across engineering and ERP
• Have experience managing and helping build a team
• Have implemented VMI/consignment and/or kanban; understand import/export logistics and incoterms
• Are comfortable modeling in Excel (costed BOMs, PPV, sensitivity) and presenting insights to executives and the board

Compensation

Base pay is one element of the Total Rewards package which will also include comprehensive benefits and equity. The annual base salary range for this position is from $130,000 - 180,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer - From the Company

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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