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OpenAI· Consumer Devices
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Hybrid (Singapore)Full-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Operations Manager role focused on transforming early product concepts into manufacturable consumer devices, leading cross-functional planning, vendor management, and alignment of supply, cost, and schedule for hardware programs in a hybrid Singapore-based environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute operations strategies that bridge product design and large-scale manufacturing.
  • Drive build readiness and production planning from prototype through mass production.
  • Partner with global suppliers to ensure materials, tooling, and capacity meet program goals.
  • Collaborate with hardware, quality, and supply chain teams to establish and maintain robust operational systems.
  • Track cost, yield, and schedule performance to ensure efficient and predictable product delivery.
  • Build scalable processes that support rapid iteration and future product launches.

Qualifications

  • Have 6+ years of experience in hardware operations, manufacturing, or supply chain for consumer electronics or similar industries.
  • Have successfully taken at least one product from concept through mass production.
  • Are fluent in NPI processes, contract manufacturing dynamics, and global operations management.
  • Bring strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across teams.
  • Are motivated by building new systems and enjoy working at the intersection of design, engineering, and execution.
  • Value precision, collaboration, and speed — and are excited to help bring OpenAI’s consumer products to market at scale.

Skills

Required:Operations strategyProduction planningVendor managementNPI processes
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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