Operations Program Manager

Overview

As Operations Program Manager at Copper, you will support cross-functional programs across the Operations team, with a particular focus on manufacturing and supply chain functions that are central to scaling Copper’s infrastructure from low-volume production to tens of thousands of units annually. 

Reporting directly to the COO, you will own program timelines and production schedules, and have significant autonomy in coordinating key vendors. This includes identifying and onboarding partners, managing deliverables, and driving accountability across internal contributors and external partners such as contract manufacturers, 3PLs, and service providers. Your work will ensure Copper meets its production and fulfillment goals while laying the foundation for long-term operational excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an in-person collaborative environment and has a passion for building scalable systems that align people, processes, and tools. You’ll bring clarity to ambiguity and help shape a high-performing operations team from the ground up. Accountability, ownership, and strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We’re especially focused on fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to our shared mission.

This is a full-time, mostly in-person position based in Berkeley, CA. Team members are expected to be in the office four days per week, with one day flexible for remote work.

What You'll Do

• Lead cross-functional operational programs across Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Internal Operations

• Own master schedules for production

• Launch and facilitate recurring project check-ins across departments to align workstreams and unblock dependencies

• Track milestones for key initiatives such as MRP rollout, CM onboarding, and 3PL scaling

• Identify risks early and communicate clearly across stakeholders (executives, engineers, and external partners)

• Drive vendor management across supply chain, contract manufacturers, and logistics providers

• Define and refine lightweight program management processes and tools

• Champion data-driven execution through reporting cadences and schedule accountability

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of hardware program management or similar experience

• Hands-on experience managing supply chain or manufacturing programs

• Familiarity with MRP systems and production tracking tools (e.g., Odoo, Katana, NetSuite)

• Strong program management skills — able to manage timelines, structure cross-functional projects, and maintain visibility

• Excellent communication skills — able to synthesize updates for execs and ICs alike

• Comfort in a startup environment — resourceful, adaptive, and able to drive progress with limited support

• Demonstrated strong conceptual and planning skills to analyze projects of broad and diverse scope

• Skilled at risk identification and mitigation

• Proficient with materials planning and lead times for hardware manufacturing

• A collaborative mindset

• Comfortable with critical thinking and verbal discussion 

Bonus Skills

• Experience scaling manufacturing operations inside a growing company

• Experience onboarding or implementing MRP systems

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, BOM management, and production planning

• Track record of successful vendor selection and supply chain scaling

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $125,000 – $165,000 per year, plus equity compensation. We are committed to equitable compensation, and offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of the premiums for our employees and 50% of the premiums for their dependents on our base plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer a 401(k) plan for employees to contribute to, in addition to many other benefits. Every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 16 weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment (eight weeks through Copper and eight weeks CA Paid Family Leave). 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our products. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Copper's vision is a future where every home is electrified with abundant clean energy. Our mission is to make decarbonization accessible to everyone by selling electric home appliances that enrich their daily lives. We're reducing the cost of electrification by integrating batteries into household appliances, starting with the stove. Our work has been funded by the Department of Energy, in an effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase energy resilience with products that are high-performance, safe, intuitive, and robust. As we build our team and pursue our mission, we do it with a strong sense of our core values because it's not just what you do, it's how you do it. You'll see this in high-level decisions, how we run meetings, our day-to-day work, hiring, and our interactions with customers and the broader community. We intend to have a massive impact on our team, our neighborhood, and the world.