Operations Program Manager, Hardware @ Sandbar

Blaze Talent•New York, NY

About The Position

Sandbar is seeking a hands-on Operations Program Manager to own end-to-end execution across its Operations function from late DVT through PVT, MP ramp, and sustaining production. The role ensures engineering outputs transition into scalable, repeatable operations. It works across manufacturing readiness, supply chain execution, logistics coordination, and quality ramp, in partnership with the Head of Operations and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in Operations Program Management, Manufacturing Program Management, or similar roles in hardware products.
Direct experience supporting EVT-to-DVT-to-PVT-to-MP transitions.
Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality workflows.
Proven ability to manage external partners and contract manufacturers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to drive clarity in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Comfort operating in a startup or early-scale environment.

Responsibilities

Own operations execution plans aligned to the TPM-led master schedule.
Translate engineering milestones into manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality deliverables.
Drive closure of operational dependencies required to support PVT, MP ramp, and sustaining builds.
Manage operational impacts of engineering changes in partnership with the TPM.
Lead factory readiness activities, including line setup, capacity planning, pilot builds, and ramp execution.
Ensure readiness of BOMs, tooling, test flows, packaging, OQC plans, and work instructions.
Partner with Quality and contract manufacturer teams to track yield and defect trends through ramp.
Support daily and weekly factory execution reviews as needed.
Coordinate with the Supply Chain Lead on material readiness, long-lead item tracking, risk buys, and supplier issue resolution.
Work with the Logistics PM to align inbound materials, outbound shipments, regional allocations, and delivery commitments to production plans.
Ensure operational plans are executable against supply and logistics constraints.
Own field quality execution, including tracking and triage of customer-reported issues, RMAs, and early failure trends.
Drive EFFA and Pareto analysis across factory defects, OQC failures, and field returns to focus teams on high-impact issues.
Coordinate containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (8D/CAPA) for systemic issues.
Establish feedback loops among Customer Support, contract manufacturer, Quality, and Supply Chain so field learnings are reflected in production.
Own sustaining readiness, including ECO rollouts, rework planning, inventory disposition, and post-ramp yield stability.
Own operational dashboards for yield, defects, OQC, and field-quality Pareto, along with the Operations RAID log; ensure data accuracy with CM, OQC, and Quality partners.
Proactively surface execution gaps with clear options and tradeoffs.
Run core Operations execution meetings and provide concise, decision-oriented leadership updates.
Serve as the single point of accountability for day-to-day operational execution health.