Rabot · 2 days ago
Operations Lead / Controller
Arlington, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelRabot is a technology company utilizing AI and computer vision to enhance operations. They are seeking a Head of Operations / Controller to manage day-to-day operations, automate processes, and build effective systems that support growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareBig DataSoftwareAnalytics
Responsibilities
Run operations end-to-end: Manage distributed warehouse and field teams, ensure quality and efficiency across all sites
Automate relentlessly: Your first question when facing a manual process should be 'how do we automate this?' Use code, internal tools, AI, and systems to eliminate toil
Be the CEO's force multiplier: Drive cross-functional execution, represent leadership, follow through on strategic priorities
Build teams and systems together: Recruit and lead operational teams while building the software and workflows that make them more effective
Travel and be present: Visit facilities across the US, meet partners on the ground, drive operational excellence in person
Own the numbers: Track operational KPIs, manage budgets, and build dashboards and reporting that give the team real-time visibility
Qualification
Required
Ops background: You've worked in warehouses, factories, logistics, or field operations. You know what it takes to move things and manage people on the ground
Tech-comfortable: You can write scripts, build automations, use APIs, or at minimum work closely with engineers to systematize operations. You're excited about using code and AI tools to do more with less
Natural leader: People follow you. You have presence, authority, and the ability to rally a team around a goal
Gets things done: You don't wait for permission. You see a problem, you fix it. You see a manual process, you automate it
Smart and adaptable: No fancy degree required. We care about how you think, not where you went to school
Startup-ready: You thrive in ambiguity, move fast, wear multiple hats, and don't need a playbook to be effective
Travel-flexible: Comfortable with regular domestic travel across the US
In-person in Arlington: This role is on-site. You live in or are willing to relocate to the DFW area
Preferred
You've written code to solve operational problems (Python, SQL, Apps Script, anything)
Experience as a right hand to a CEO or founder
Early-stage startup experience
Background in tech-driven operations (Amazon, Flexport, or similar)
Financial literacy; budgeting, forecasting, P&L basics (you'll grow into the Controller side of this role)
Experience scaling operations through a high-growth phase while keeping the team lean through automation
Benefits
Competitive salary
Meaningful equity stake in a growing company; you'll own a real piece of what you build
Opportunity to shape operations from the ground up
Direct impact on company trajectory; your work matters here
A tech stack and culture that actually uses AI and automation (not just talks about it)
A team that moves fast and values results over politics
Company
Rabot
Rabot offers an AI platform for companies to achieve visibility and insights for packing operations and operation workflow automation.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$7.1MKey Investors
Newfund
2024-08-15Seed· $5M
2022-03-18Pre Seed· $2M
2021-06-18Pre Seed· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Channa Ranatunga
Co-Founder
Isura Ranatunga
Co-Founder
Recent News
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