Roku · 2 weeks ago
Director of Manufacturing Operations – Players & Remotes
San Jose, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$285K/yr - $305K/yr
10+ years expRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and they are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead a team of senior program managers. This role involves overseeing complex product initiatives, ensuring operational excellence in product development processes, and driving cost optimization and process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Lead program planning and supplier execution for Roku’s Players and Remote product lines
Bring Program Management, Technical Operations, and Quality together into a single operating model for the organization
Keep executives aligned through clear reporting on readiness, risks, and tradeoffs
Build repeatable ways of working that improve launch speed and product quality over time
Work with ODMs and suppliers on production readiness, line bring-up, and ramp-to-volume
Drive capacity planning and risk assessments to support stable volume production
Step in on supplier escalations around production, yield, reliability, and quality to ensure rapid recovery
Spend meaningful time onsite in Asia to build trust and solve problems on the factory floor
Onsite supplier support for NPI development (e.g. Proto, EVT, DVT); ensuring proper engineering rigor and appropriate validation to support product ramp requirements
Partner with Engineering to bake DFx, repairability, automation, and reliability into design
Run technical reviews with suppliers covering process optimization, test coverage, root cause, and corrective actions
Oversee product qualification checklist ensuring validation and reliability testing so products meet performance and quality standards at launch
Carry lessons learned forward into the next generation of products
Identify cost-down opportunities in design, materials, and processes
Lead tradeoff reviews, balancing low-risk savings with higher-payoff, higher-risk options
Owns operational budgets and maintain a clear roadmap of cost-reduction initiatives
Track yield, scrap, utilization, and production plan vs actual to hold teams accountable
Contain and resolve post-launch quality or reliability issues quickly using supplier and customer data
Build closed-loop processes across Engineering, Operations, and Customer Care to eliminate repeat field issues
Leverage systems, dashboards, and AI tools to improve accuracy, yield, and cost modeling
Develop predictive insights on cost reduction, supplier risk, and production performance
Champion digital adoption to replace manual tracking and scale execution globally
Lead and mentor a global team of senior program managers with both technical and operational depth
Build a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and clear communication
Strengthen collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance
Qualification
Required
10+ years in operations, technical program management, or manufacturing leadership with direct accountability for product launches
Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes including FATP, SMT, NPI validation, reliability testing, yield analysis, and supplier capacity planning
Track record of supplier collaboration to drive yield, cost, and quality improvements
Experience with DFx, alternate sourcing, automation, and packaging optimization
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence executives and align global teams
Bachelor's degree required
Role requires 15-20% international travel
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
Benefits
Health insurance
Equity awards
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
Life
Accident
Disability
Commuter
Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Company
Roku
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$212.01MKey Investors
News CorpFidelityGlobespan Capital Partners
2017-09-28IPO
2015-11-09Series H· $45.5M
2015-11-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Preston Smalley
VP of Viewer Product
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Thomas Dodson
Vice President of Platform Operations
Recent News
2026-01-08
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