Zipline
Senior/Staff Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Strategy & Operations
$119K–$240K
South San Francisco, California, USA +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 5, 2026
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, USA
South San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years.
About the job
Develop manufacturing strategy and operating systems, analyze capacity and labor needs, and lead cross-functional initiatives that scale production and support leadership decisions.
What you'll do
- Build manufacturing growth plans, capacity and labor models, and investment recommendations.
- Establish operating rhythms, metrics, dashboards, and executive communications for manufacturing performance.
- Lead strategic cross-functional programs from problem definition through implementation.
What they ask for
- 7+ years of experience in technical program management, manufacturing strategy, business operations, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in a complex technical environment and leading cross-functional initiatives through implementation.
- Experience developing capacity plans, labor models, operational strategies, organizational plans, or business cases; strong understanding of manufacturing concepts.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets; able to work onsite in a factory environment.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial/systems engineering, operations, business, economics, or a related field.
- Experience with production ramps or factory expansion, organizational planning, financial modeling, or Lean Manufacturing.
Pay
$118,700 - $240,000 USD starting cash range (target starting cash; not specified as base salary or total pay).
Tools
Excel, Google Sheets
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