Help us tackle the growing wildfire crisis with the latest advancements in AI and IoT

Who we are

The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.

About Pano: We are a 175+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.

Pano AI has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative AI Companies in 2023, and as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2026—ranking #1 in the Sustainability category. The company was also named to TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 and identified by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024. Pano AI has been featured in leading publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC.

The company serves dozens of government and enterprise customers across 16 U.S. states, five Australian states, and British Columbia, Canada, and currently monitors more than 30 million acres of land. It has raised $89 million in venture capital from investors including Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at https://www.pano.ai/.

The Role

• Pano is searching for a Plant Operations Manager to develop and lead our plant operations team as they purchase and inventory materials, build products to fulfill orders, and ship finished goods to the field for customers in the United States, Australia, and Europe. You will be a true team leader, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work in a highly active work environment.

• Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will be responsible for creating a scalable plant operations team and continually developing and refining the associated processes. This is an opportunity to further your hands-on experience in a successful, fast-paced startup environment, all while working on a meaningful and urgent problem.

• Please note: This role is on-site, not remote.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the ongoing owner for plant operations and the team that supports these processes across North America, Australia, and Europe.

• Drive and coordinate these operations activities to ensure both the timely acquisition of material and building of product to support the deployment of our installations and the maintenance of our existing sites.

• Partner with internal organizations, including supply chain planning, commercial teams, project management, and operations, to align on key business terms and solidify plans.

• Develop and implement strategies for improving plant operations and implement management metrics and tracking mechanisms to ensure the health of the associated processes.

• Maintain a knowledge base on processes and policies of both upstream activities and our internal customers.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (0 to 10% at times).

What you’ll bring

• Seasoned professional who is experienced in leading a warehouse or quality team.

• Strong knowledge base in at least two of the following areas: materials management, manufacturing management, or quality management.

• 3+ years experience leading a plant functional organization.

• Proven ability to recruit, hire, train, and assess a team's performance in a rapidly growing environment.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to draw conclusions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify and explain complex problems, with a willingness to challenge when necessary.

• Excellent organizational skills and time management abilities, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at the same time.

• Proven track record of deploying process feedback loops to ensure the health of the field operations process.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work independently and with others.

• Lean Six Sigma experience desired.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Technology required.

Final compensation for full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, full-time roles are eligible for stock options. Our benefits package also includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 401(k) plan, and flexible paid time off.

Compensation Range: $163K - $205K