Symbotic · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Regional Startup Operations (Exol)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The Senior Manager, Regional Startup Operations, oversees the launch execution of multiple new sites, managing a team and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
MobileRetailRoboticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Own regional start-up projects from kick-off through close-out, ensuring execution aligns with program-level objectives and enterprise expansion plans
Serve as the senior decision-maker and escalation point for all regional launch issues, risks, and dependencies
Provide leadership in high-ambiguity environments, creating structure and clarity where little exists while guiding site teams toward successful outcomes
Develop and refine new processes, tools, and standards that support launch repeatability, scalability, and continuous improvement
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–6 Start-Up Managers, ensuring they are equipped to execute launch activities for their respective sites
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development for start-up talent, fostering a high-performance culture across the region
Align workload, staffing, and resource needs across multiple simultaneous projects to ensure effective launch readiness
Act as the primary company representative with vendors, contractors, suppliers, and installation partners during project execution
Enforce EXOL safety, quality, and performance expectations with all external partners
Coordinate and sequence material flow, equipment installation, and vendor timelines that are interdependent across multiple functions
Serve as the single-threaded leader overseeing onsite construction activities, ensuring they remain aligned with schedules, design intent, and operational requirements
Validate that all infrastructure requirements are included in design packages and coordinated with engineering, facilities, IT, and automation stakeholders
Confirm installation work meets EXOL standards for safety, quality, timeline, and budget
Manage regional start-up budgets, including creating and approving purchase orders, tracking spend, and forecasting financial needs
Contribute to the development of comprehensive launch budgets during project conception and support revisions as scope evolves
Ensure all projects are delivered within approved budget frameworks while maintaining full transparency
Own the regional project schedule, ensuring each site is positioned to meet critical milestones, customer readiness targets, and Go-Live commitments
Monitor, track, and report progress on all site activities, highlighting key risks, dependencies, and potential impacts to cost or timeline
Escalate issues rapidly when support is required, and mobilize company resources by collaborating closely with engineering, safety, robotics, CI, supply chain, and IT
Actively ensure that all vendor and EXOL safety policies are followed during construction, installation, and start-up activities
Drive corrective actions for any safety or compliance deviations and ensure safe execution remains a core expectation across all projects
Participate in initiatives to standardize start-up processes, documentation, launch playbooks, and best practices across the region
Capture lessons learned from launches and proactively integrate improvements into future execution models
Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen upstream design, installation processes, and operational readiness workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 5 years of progressive operations, project, or supply chain leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environments
Experience overseeing multiple site launches, large-scale operational projects, or regional initiatives, including construction readiness, installation, go-live, and stabilization phases
Demonstrated experience leading managers or senior operations leaders across geographically distributed sites
Exposure to automated or highly mechanized warehouse environments, including material handling systems, robotics, or WMS/WES platforms preferred
Experience managing regional or multi-project budgets, schedules, and resource planning across overlapping timelines
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to serve as the senior escalation point for launch risks, delays, and operational issues
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deliver results in high-ambiguity, fast-growth environments
Demonstrated capability to standardize processes, build launch playbooks, and drive repeatable execution models
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and compliance requirements in construction, installation, and operational start-up environments
Ability to partner effectively with engineering, construction, IT, automation, safety, vendors, and executive leadership
Analytical mindset with the ability to track progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions across sites
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including vendor and contractor oversight
Comfortable working in physically active industrial environments and traveling extensively (75–90%) during launch cycles
Proficient with Microsoft Office and project or operational reporting tools
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent experience preferred
Exposure to automated or highly mechanized warehouse environments, including material handling systems, robotics, or WMS/WES platforms preferred
Benefits
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401K
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Company
Symbotic
Symbotic is a provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.
501-1000 employees
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$1.36B2025-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $192.5M
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