Formic · 1 week ago
Chief of Staff
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $205K/yr
4+ years expFormic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. The Chief of Staff works directly with the CEO to drive execution across high-priority initiatives, ensuring clarity, momentum, and follow-through across the business.
IndustrialManufacturingRoboticsSoftwareIndustrial Automation
Responsibilities
Ensure the CEO is able to focus on the company’s highest-leverage work
Anticipate needs, reduce friction, and create operational leverage day-to-day
Drive high-priority cross-functional initiatives from idea through execution
Translate discussions into clear action items, owners, timelines, and accountability
Track progress across teams and proactively unblock issues
Support company operating cadence, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, and KPI reviews
Prepare materials for executive, board, and investor discussions
Help maintain visibility into company priorities, risks, and performance
Identify operational inefficiencies and help improve processes, tooling, and coordination across teams
Take ownership of ambiguous, high-priority projects that require rapid execution
Manage prioritization and follow-through across internal and external commitments
Operate as a utility player across the business when needed
Qualification
Required
4-8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, investing, executive support, or other high-performance operating environments
Proven ability to independently drive high-impact initiatives and deliver results in fast-moving environments
Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting business performance data, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making
Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate effectively with executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
Highly organized with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail
Willingness to handle both strategic work and operational or administrative responsibilities without ego
High ownership mentality with a strong bias toward action
Comfortable operating in ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change
Ability to balance urgency, discretion, and sound judgment
Strong operator mindset with a willingness to do whatever is needed to help the business move forward
Preferred
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the ability and interest to work in person in the East Bay
Experience at high-growth startups or scale-ups
Exposure to business operations, internal tooling, systems improvement, or automation initiatives
Experience preparing executive, board, or investor materials
Familiarity with SaaS, robotics, manufacturing, or industrial technology business models
MBA or equivalent real-world operating experience
Benefits
Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
Paid Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it. 15 days of paid time off, in addition to company holidays
Company
Formic
At Formic, we make automation simple. We're dedicated to helping manufacturing businesses across the United States supercharge their productivity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$59.87MKey Investors
Humanoid GlobalMitsubishi Electric Innovation FundBlackhorn Ventures
2025-10-27Series B· $0.47M
2025-10-21Corporate Round· $0.1M
2024-10-21Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Saman Farid
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2026-05-04
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2026-01-14
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