About Vineyard Robotics:

At Vineyard Robotics (a division of Orchard Robotics), we build AI-powered camera systems that mount on farm vehicles to scan vines and gather comprehensive data about every vine and the fruit it grows.

Our industry-leading technology provides vineyard managers & viticulturists with unprecedented insight into their vineyards, including accurate cluster counts, yield estimates, precise trunk inventories, vine-level disease detection, bud counts, shoot counts, canopy vigor measurements, and much more!

We're a seed-stage startup backed by leading VCs such as General Catalyst, Contrary Capital, Soma Capital, and Humba Ventures, along with notable angel investors such as Howard Lerman (founder of Yext).

We’re driven by our mission to enable farmers to produce more food for the world, much more efficiently. Every system deployed and every new vine analyzed means reduced waste and increased food production. Today, our technology is trusted by some of the largest vineyards and orchards across the nation.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about technology and eager to help farmers succeed? Join us as our Regional Operations Lead in California.

In this role, you will be managing all customer-facing operations in the state of CA. This involves frequent travel to and from the various regions in which we serve customers in CA, including, but not limited to, Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Modesto, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and more.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the successful deployment & operation of our AI-powered camera systems at customer vineyards throughout the state of CA. You’ll manage logistics, scheduling, inventory, and team coordination (with our in-field customer success technicians), ensuring seamless execution of deployments and ongoing customer satisfaction. You will also collaborate closely with sales, customer success, and engineering teams, directly contributing to the growth and scalability of our operations.

What You'll Do:

• Manage end-to-end operations including deployment scheduling, logistics planning, inventory management, and maintenance of our FruitScope camera systems.
• Coordinate closely with our customer success and sales teams to ensure efficient and timely delivery of products and services.
• Oversee inventory management, equipment procurement, and logistics to support deployments and customer installations.
• Implement and manage systems to track operational performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Regularly collaborate with engineering teams, communicating operational feedback and insights to enhance product reliability and performance.

What We Look For:

• Operational excellence mindset with a passion for efficiency and organization.
• Proven ability to manage logistics, scheduling, inventory control, and personnel management effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, capable of coordinating across multiple teams.
• Highly organized with attention to detail, capable of managing complex schedules and competing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous operations experience in agriculture, ag-tech, or related industries.
• Familiarity with vineyards or the grape/wine industry.
• Experience using digital tools such as Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Slack, and CRM or project management systems like HubSpot.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Position Details:

• This is a full-time, salaried position.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage provided, fully paid by the company.

If you’re passionate about bringing cutting-edge technology to farmers, we want to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every listed qualification, we strongly encourage you to apply.