# Head of Operations at Podium Automation

- Company: Podium Automation
- What the company does: Custom control panels designed, built, and shipped in four weeks. Software-enabled precision, UL 508A certified, no surprises. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.podiumautomation.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York City
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $200K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/podium-automation/1fcf7897-4e4e-410c-bda2-a628924d910e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/podium-automation-head-of-operations/

## About the role

As Head of Operations , you will own everything that happens across panel design, fabrication, and delivery. This is an executive leadership role reporting directly to the Co-Founder/CEO, responsible for building and running the operational backbone of a fast-scaling hardware company. You will oversee production across our current and future manufacturing facilities, lead our supply chain and procurement function, and drive site selection and expansion as we grow our footprint.

## What they're looking for

- There are 4 values that all Podium employees are expected to demonstrate (albeit imperfectly):
- Win for the customer. We sit on the same side of the table as our customers - their wins are our wins. We’re building the vendor we always wished we had
- Default to transparency. We believe in honesty, transparency, and kindness. It’s about how you get things done and not just what gets done
- Speed is a feature. We move fast and take ownership. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good
- Win and lose as a team. Individuals drive inputs, teams drive outputs. We celebrate success together but aren’t afraid to fail and iterate. We own outcomes together and don’t deflect blame
- 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or related sectors

Tags: Operations