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Senior Technical Program Manager, Operational Excellence
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hayward, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 186000 - 223000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Zoox is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) Operational Excellence to drive manufacturing process maturity operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives across Manufacturing Operations. This role will partner closely with Manufacturing Logistics Quality Safety Training Facilities and Engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities implement scalable solutions and strengthen the Zoox Production System (ZPS).
As Zoox scales from low-volume production to high-rate manufacturing this role will help establish the systems processes metrics and governance necessary to achieve predictable safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate combines strong program management capabilities with expertise in lean manufacturing business process optimization data-driven decision making and change management. This position is based onsite at our Clawiter factory.
In this role you will
- Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across Manufacturing Operations (MOPS) partnering with General Assembly AHMO Logistics Test & Diagnostics Quality Safety and other stakeholders to improve safety quality delivery cost and workforce performance.
- Analyze manufacturing and business processes by observing operations conducting current-state and future-state assessments identifying variability waste bottlenecks and opportunities for standardization and optimization.
- Drive the deployment sustainment and continuous improvement of the Zoox Production System (ZPS) including coaching teams on principles such as Standard Work 5S Lean Processes Visual Management waste elimination and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Kaizen events process reviews operational audits and cross-functional workshops to identify root causes develop corrective actions and implement sustainable improvements.
- Partner with Manufacturing leadership to establish operational standards performance metrics governance mechanisms and documentation that enable scalable repeatable and efficient operations.
- Support strategic planning and execution activities including Zoox Quarterly Planning (ZQP) organizational readiness initiatives and structured problem-solving efforts by gathering stakeholder feedback aligning teams driving accountability and tracking business outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Operations Management Supply Chain Business or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations operational excellence industrial engineering management consulting program management or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional process improvement business transformation or operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Kaizen Standard Work 5S and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Proven analytical and project management skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities drive decisions and measure business impact.
- Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence teams and leaders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience supporting production ramp-ups manufacturing scale-up efforts or implementation of production systems in automotive aerospace robotics or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
- Experience with manufacturing systems and tools such as MES ERP quality management systems and data visualization platforms (e.g. Tableau Power BI Grafana Looker).
- MBA or Masters degree in Engineering Operations Supply Chain Industrial Engineering or a related field.
$186000 - $223000 a year
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave vacation bereavement) unpaid time off Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights Amazon RSUs health insurance long-term care insurance long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics machine learning and design Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
