Environment Manager
WHO WE ARE
Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world. We are a group of engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders developing foundation models and learning algorithms to power the robots of today and the physically-actuated devices of the future.
THE TEAM
The Environment team supports research and production operations at Physical Intelligence. The team builds and maintains physical work spaces and keeps them supplied so work runs on schedule across every shift. It includes coordinators, shift specialists, and contractors who flex with demand.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Physical Intelligence builds AI for robots. Our operations teams keep hands-on work running on schedule for research and production. As Set + Props Manager, you lead a full-time hourly team across multiple shifts, and you manage the contractors who flex with demand.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
People management: Hire, train, and manage an hourly team across multiple shifts. Give regular feedback and run performance conversations.
Scheduling and compliance: Own schedules, time cards, breaks, and overtime for an hourly team in California.
Capacity planning: Plan weekly staffing and capacity, and cover call-outs and PTO.
Contractors and vendors: Run contractor trials and vendor relationships.
Cross-team partnership: Work with research and production leads to resolve blockers and set priorities.
WHAT WE HOPE YOU'LL BRING
3+ years managing hourly frontline teams in warehouse, fulfillment, retail, production, events, or facilities
Experience with California wage and hour rules: breaks, meal periods, and overtime
Experience hiring and managing performance, including hard conversations
Experience managing contractors or temp staff
Comfort working on the floor and adjusting hours to reach every shift
BONUS POINTS
Experience running a multi-shift or 24/7 operation
Experience in film, TV, theater, or event production, or an R&D or production environment where requirements change weekly
Experience setting purchasing budgets and spending guidelines for a team
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
NICE TO HAVE
Description
- Experience running a multi-shift or 24/7 operation
- Experience in film, TV, theater, or event production, or an R&D or production environment where requirements change weekly
- Experience setting purchasing budgets and spending guidelines for a team Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Where is this Environment Manager role based?
- The role is based in San Francisco.
- What experience does Physical Intelligence expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Physical Intelligence headquartered?
- Physical Intelligence is headquartered in San Francisco, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Physical Intelligence's Ashby careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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