Staff Operations Program Manager at Lunar Energy in Santa Clara County, CA | USD150,000-200,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

production metrics

forecast planning

manufacturing consensus

issue resolution

readiness reviews

program updates

Attend and lead external meetings with our CMs and suppliers to regularly monitor and review their production metrics and drive continuous improvement
Work closely with Lunar's planning team to understand annual forecasts and drive any actions needed for meeting production demands
Drive operations and manufacturing consensus in cross-functional program meetings, ensuring decisions align with production readiness, cost, and capacity requirements.
Work with our CMs to ensure any production impacting issues are addressed and production is uninterrupted, including but not limited to items related to manufacturing process or quality, test, supply chain, and logistics.
Lead production readiness reviews and ensuring processes and equipment are in place when needed, whether that is a brand new NPI program or for implementing changes on existing products
Create and present program updates and timelines to the company, including members of the executive team

Requirements

excel

smartsheet

atlassian

lean manufacturing

data analysis

5 years

Proficiency in Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, Smartsheet/Timeline tools, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
Demonstrated understanding of operations first principles and lean manufacturing
Experience working with CMs in startup/NPI environment with knowledge of manufacturing principles
BA or BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations or equivalent practical experience
Proficient in data analysis and communicating findings through appropriate data visualizations
Minimum of 5 years leading programs in both NPI and sustaining production environments
Experience at a CM or supplier a plus
MES, MRP, ERP, PLM

Benefits

Tax deferred 401(k) plan
Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$300 million

Series C Funding

The company secured significant backing from Sunrun and SK Group, enabling global expansion.

20 kWh

Battery Capacity

The flagship system provides reliable energy storage and backup capabilities.

25-year

Warranty Duration

The system is built to stringent quality standards, ensuring long-term reliability.

Lunar Energy was founded by a former Tesla Energy executive with a mission to electrify homes through integrated battery and solar systems.
The company has expanded its global presence across the US, UK, and Japan.
The Lunar System combines modular batteries, hybrid inverter, smart panel, and panel-level maximizers into an easy-to-install home energy ecosystem.
The AI-driven Gridshare software (acquired via Moixa) intelligently manages energy usage and enables participation in virtual power plants.
The system delivers reliable backup even in extreme conditions like flooding and seismic events.
Strategic partnerships include integration with Eaton smart breakers and collaboration with Sunrun on virtual power plant deployments.
Lunar’s network of connected systems empowers homeowners and supports grid resilience by aggregating distributed energy resources.

Culture + Values

Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment built on trust, curiosity, and a sense of urgency.
Empowers employees to think innovatively, make bold decisions, and drive meaningful change.
Supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and generous time-off policies.
Creates a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, people-first, supportive, engaging, and fun workplace.
Adopts a data-driven and science-focused approach to innovation and operational excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

35+ Grid Support Events

Clean-Energy Storage Dispatch

Partnership with California DSGS program to incentivize clean-energy storage dispatch for grid stability.

100% Clean Energy

Home Energy Transition Goal

Mission to transition all homes to rely entirely on clean energy through generation, storage, and control.

Enabling homeowners to generate, store, and control their own energy
Using Gridshare AI-powered software to optimize energy distribution
Focus on Virtual Power Plants to balance grid demand and reduce fossil fuel reliance
AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time analytics to enhance efficiency
Implicit net-zero target through clean energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

Prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual perspectives and contributions
Actively recruits and supports employees from a range of backgrounds and experiences
Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected
Culture emphasizes trust, leadership, curiosity, and success through customer satisfaction

Articles

Support: Troubleshoot your Lunar App account

Blog: Introducing the Lunar System

Learn: Process for getting a Lunar System installed

Role

Description

production metrics

forecast planning

manufacturing consensus

issue resolution

readiness reviews

program updates

Attend and lead external meetings with our CMs and suppliers to regularly monitor and review their production metrics and drive continuous improvement
Work closely with Lunar's planning team to understand annual forecasts and drive any actions needed for meeting production demands
Drive operations and manufacturing consensus in cross-functional program meetings, ensuring decisions align with production readiness, cost, and capacity requirements.
Work with our CMs to ensure any production impacting issues are addressed and production is uninterrupted, including but not limited to items related to manufacturing process or quality, test, supply chain, and logistics.
Lead production readiness reviews and ensuring processes and equipment are in place when needed, whether that is a brand new NPI program or for implementing changes on existing products
Create and present program updates and timelines to the company, including members of the executive team

Requirements

excel

smartsheet

atlassian

lean manufacturing

data analysis

5 years

Proficiency in Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, Smartsheet/Timeline tools, Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
Demonstrated understanding of operations first principles and lean manufacturing
Experience working with CMs in startup/NPI environment with knowledge of manufacturing principles
BA or BS or higher in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations or equivalent practical experience
Proficient in data analysis and communicating findings through appropriate data visualizations
Minimum of 5 years leading programs in both NPI and sustaining production environments
Experience at a CM or supplier a plus
MES, MRP, ERP, PLM

Benefits

Tax deferred 401(k) plan
Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$300 million

Series C Funding

The company secured significant backing from Sunrun and SK Group, enabling global expansion.

20 kWh

Battery Capacity

The flagship system provides reliable energy storage and backup capabilities.

25-year

Warranty Duration

The system is built to stringent quality standards, ensuring long-term reliability.

Lunar Energy was founded by a former Tesla Energy executive with a mission to electrify homes through integrated battery and solar systems.
The company has expanded its global presence across the US, UK, and Japan.
The Lunar System combines modular batteries, hybrid inverter, smart panel, and panel-level maximizers into an easy-to-install home energy ecosystem.
The AI-driven Gridshare software (acquired via Moixa) intelligently manages energy usage and enables participation in virtual power plants.
The system delivers reliable backup even in extreme conditions like flooding and seismic events.
Strategic partnerships include integration with Eaton smart breakers and collaboration with Sunrun on virtual power plant deployments.
Lunar’s network of connected systems empowers homeowners and supports grid resilience by aggregating distributed energy resources.

Culture + Values

Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment built on trust, curiosity, and a sense of urgency.
Empowers employees to think innovatively, make bold decisions, and drive meaningful change.
Supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and generous time-off policies.
Creates a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, people-first, supportive, engaging, and fun workplace.
Adopts a data-driven and science-focused approach to innovation and operational excellence.

Environment + Sustainability

35+ Grid Support Events

Clean-Energy Storage Dispatch

Partnership with California DSGS program to incentivize clean-energy storage dispatch for grid stability.

100% Clean Energy

Home Energy Transition Goal

Mission to transition all homes to rely entirely on clean energy through generation, storage, and control.

Enabling homeowners to generate, store, and control their own energy
Using Gridshare AI-powered software to optimize energy distribution
Focus on Virtual Power Plants to balance grid demand and reduce fossil fuel reliance
AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time analytics to enhance efficiency
Implicit net-zero target through clean energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

Prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual perspectives and contributions
Actively recruits and supports employees from a range of backgrounds and experiences
Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected
Culture emphasizes trust, leadership, curiosity, and success through customer satisfaction

Articles

Support: Troubleshoot your Lunar App account

Blog: Introducing the Lunar System

Learn: Process for getting a Lunar System installed