<div><div><div><div><div><p><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>About Redwood Materials</strong></span></p><div><p><strong>Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling </strong><strong>— </strong><strong>keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,</strong><strong> we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.</strong></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>Operations Program Manager</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">We are seeking a highly technical Operations Program Manager to lead build readiness &amp; internal ramp execution for hardware manufacturing. This role requires strong hands-on manufacturing engineering instincts, the ability to dive into process capability and equipment readiness, and real experience improving throughput, yield, and reliability at production facilities. You will manage builds from prototypes to mass production, working with cross-functional teams to ensure processes are capable and stable at scale. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Drive cross-functional execution from NPI through mass production, aligning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and external stakeholders to meet build and ramp targets</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Define ramp success criteria, build plans, and phase-gate reviews to enable smooth transition from proto → pilot → MP → scale</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies; maintain clear dashboards and communication, escalating critical issues with data-driven options for resolution</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Own factory and supplier readiness for PCBA &amp; box builds: lead technical reviews, capacity &amp; CapEx planning, process qualification, line bring-up, and on-site build support</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Drive yield improvement and issue closure by partnering with internal teams and manufacturing sites to validate process, test coverage, and quality systems</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Lead root cause, containment, corrective action, and long-term process improvements</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Establish run-at-rate requirements and validate capacity at suppliers and internal sites</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for cycle-time reduction, debottlenecking, and throughput increase</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Serve as the primary interface between internal product teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure aligned execution and accountability</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Support go-to-market operational readiness, ensuring supply availability, logistics, and sustaining plans are in place for launch and scale</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">5+ years in program management, CM operations, manufacturing &amp; process engineering, supplier industrialization, or technical operations in high-volume hardware</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Demonstrated success improving yield, throughput, cycle time, and OEE in production</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Hands-on experience with PPAP/APQP, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, GR&amp;R, control plans</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong data analysis skills: Excel/Sheets; SQL, JMP, Minitab or Python beneficial</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience in automotive or power electronics manufacturing</span></li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience scaling hardware production from lab/pilot → volume manufacturing</span></li></ul><div><div><div><p><span><span>In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills. </span></span></p></div><div>California Pay Range:</div><div><span>$122,000</span><span>—</span><span>$162,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;">The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</span></p></div>

<p>Redwood is developing a fully closed-loop, domestic supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Our team manufactures critical battery components using as many recycled batteries as possible &mdash; localizing a 50,000-mile global supply battery chain on a single site.</p>

Operations Program Manager

<div><div><div><div><div><p><span><strong>About Redwood Materials</strong></span></p><div><p><strong>Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling </strong><strong>— </strong><strong>keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,</strong><strong> we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.</strong></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><span><strong>Operations Program Manager</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking a highly technical Operations Program Manager to lead build readiness &amp; internal ramp execution for hardware manufacturing. This role requires strong hands-on manufacturing engineering instincts, the ability to dive into process capability and equipment readiness, and real experience improving throughput, yield, and reliability at production facilities. You will manage builds from prototypes to mass production, working with cross-functional teams to ensure processes are capable and stable at scale. </span></p><p><span><strong>Responsibilities will include:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Drive cross-functional execution from NPI through mass production, aligning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and external stakeholders to meet build and ramp targets</span></li><li><span>Define ramp success criteria, build plans, and phase-gate reviews to enable smooth transition from proto → pilot → MP → scale</span></li><li><span>Manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies; maintain clear dashboards and communication, escalating critical issues with data-driven options for resolution</span></li><li><span>Own factory and supplier readiness for PCBA &amp; box builds: lead technical reviews, capacity &amp; CapEx planning, process qualification, line bring-up, and on-site build support</span></li><li><span>Drive yield improvement and issue closure by partnering with internal teams and manufacturing sites to validate process, test coverage, and quality systems</span></li><li><span>Lead root cause, containment, corrective action, and long-term process improvements</span></li><li><span>Establish run-at-rate requirements and validate capacity at suppliers and internal sites</span></li><li><span>Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for cycle-time reduction, debottlenecking, and throughput increase</span></li><li><span>Serve as the primary interface between internal product teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure aligned execution and accountability</span></li><li><span>Support go-to-market operational readiness, ensuring supply availability, logistics, and sustaining plans are in place for launch and scale</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>5+ years in program management, CM operations, manufacturing &amp; process engineering, supplier industrialization, or technical operations in high-volume hardware</span></li><li><span>Demonstrated success improving yield, throughput, cycle time, and OEE in production</span></li><li><span>Hands-on experience with PPAP/APQP, DOE, SPC, PFMEA, GR&amp;R, control plans</span></li><li><span>Strong data analysis skills: Excel/Sheets; SQL, JMP, Minitab or Python beneficial</span></li><li><span>Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings</span></li><li><span>Experience in automotive or power electronics manufacturing</span></li><li><span>Experience scaling hardware production from lab/pilot → volume manufacturing</span></li></ul><div><div><div><p><span><span>In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills. </span></span></p></div><div>California Pay Range:</div><div><span>$122,000</span><span>—</span><span>$162,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><p><span>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</span></p></div>

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