Environment Manager
Physical Intelligence
Summary
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.
Job description
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
Requirements
- 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
Company overview
Physical Intelligence is a pioneering company at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics, founded in 2024 with headquarters in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing general-purpose AI foundation models and learning algorithms designed to power robots and physically-actuated devices across multiple industries. Their core technology focuses on creating universal robotic intelligence through advanced Vision-Language-Action (VLA) systems that enable robots to understand visual inputs, process natural language commands, and execute appropriate physical actions in real-world environments. The company's flagship π-zero (pi-zero) model represents a significant advancement in cross-embodiment learning, allowing their AI systems to generalize across different robotic platforms and applications without requiring complete retraining. With substantial backing from top-tier investors including Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital, OpenAI, and Sequoia Capital, Physical Intelligence has rapidly emerged as a leader in the physical AI space, achieving a $2.4 billion valuation. The company employs 51-200 professionals including engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders who are working to bring general-purpose AI into the physical world, fundamentally transforming how robots interact with and manipulate their environments.