Capability Manager Jobs in Fresno, CA (NOW HIRING)

About Us

We are a team of passionate individuals, developing ground-breakingagri-tech platform transforming crop protection through real-time, data-driven pest monitoring. Our vision is to revolutionize how growers manage pests-moving away from blanket pesticide applications to precise, actionable insights powered by IoT (Internet of Things) sensors and advanced analytics.RapidAIM'smission is to enable sustainable agriculture by reducing chemical use, improving crop quality, and supporting compliance, all while driving operational efficiency and positive environmental impactultimately improvinglives and livelihoods around the world.

RapidAIM(A Flyttr Company)is seeking passionate individuals who want to make a tangible impact on global agriculture. We value innovation, sustainability, and a data-driven mindset. JoiningRapidAIMmeans contributing to a future where technology empowers growers to protect crops efficiently, reduce environmental harm, and deliver better food quality worldwide.

In October 2025RapidAIMwasacquiredby theFlyttrGroup,the global leader indeveloping ground-breaking biological technologies designed to sustainably, and safely control pests thattransmitdisease, destroy crops and harm livestock.TogetherFlyttrandRapidAIMwork to improve lives and livelihoods around the world in the face of the growing threats that pests pose to human health and the global food supply.We areabout people and in service to people.We are strongly committed to a set of values, principles, and behaviours, and foster a culture of trust, respect, creativity, and accountability

Purpose of the Job

The Operations Manager - USAis responsible forthe day-to-day operational management ofRapidAIM'ssite in California, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of assembly, deployment, and delivery activities. This is a hands-on role, working directly on-site and with a small casual/seasonal team to keep operations running smoothly and to standard.

The role combines practical operations management with exposure to ag-tech deployment, supporting the rollout of RapidAIM's sensing and data technologies in real-world field conditions. It suits someone who is comfortable working directly on the ground, solving day-to-day operational problems, and maintaining consistent quality and productivity.

Reporting to the Head of Operations in Australia, this role helpsmaintainalignment with existing operational standards and reporting processes, and works closely with colleagues across commercial, product, and technical teams to keep operations running effectively as the business grows. There will be someliaisonacross international time-zonesso a flexible approach is highly valued.

Responsibilities

1. Day-to-Day Operations Management

• Manage daily operations at the US site, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of assembly, deployment, and customer delivery tasks

• Plan and prioritise daily work schedules and assignments

• Track key metrics including productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance, and report on these to the Head of Operations

• Drive data-informed decision-making aligned with businessobjectives

• Maintain a hands-on presence, working directly alongside staff and on-site operations

• Report regularly to the Head of Operations (Australia) on site performance, risks, improvementopportunitiesand any issues

• Liaise with commercial, product,business support,and technical colleagues as needed to keep operations running smoothlyand support product development.
  

2. Process Improvement

• Follow andmaintainSOPs, workflows, and quality standards; suggest improvements where gaps areidentifiedand drivestandardisationwhilstmaintainingflexibility for US market needs.

• Look for practical opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste in day-to-day operations

• Apply basic continuous improvement practices (e.g. root cause analysis) to resolve recurring issues

• Identifyopportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase scalability

3. Facility & Equipment

• Manage day-to-day facility operations, ensuring equipment ismaintainedand issues are resolved promptly

• Keep facility layout and workflows organised for efficient use of space and resources

• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to keep the site operationally ready

• Ensure the sitecomplies withapplicable safety, environmental, and operational regulations

4. Assembly, Inventory & Logistics

• Coordinate assembly activities, inventory levels, andlogisticsfor the site

• Flag capacity constraints or demand changes to the Head of Operations for planning purposesandassistwith capacity planning alignment to growth forecasts

• Liaise with commercial contacts as needed on operational capability

• Manage relationships with local suppliers and escalate supply risks as they arise

5.Team Coordination

• Manageand support the casual/seasonal team on-siteand at locations throughout California.

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement among the team

• Manageonboarding and day-to-day coaching of team members

• Work with the People Team tosupport hiring anddevelop succession pipelines and long-term capability in operations.
  

6. Technology & Ag-Tech Support

• Support the operational rollout ofRapidAIM'ssensing and data technologieson-sites

• Provide field-level feedback to Product and Engineering on how technology performs in real-world conditions

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and R&D to deploy andoptimizetechnology solutions

• Look for opportunities to improve day-to-day performance through the tools and technology already in use

• Stay informed on relevant ag-tech and operational innovations

7. Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain a safety-first approach in day-to-day workand support building a strong safety-first culture

• Ensure compliance withall relevant workplace health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Maintain consistent quality standards in daily operations

• Conductincident investigations and help implement corrective actions, escalate whenrequired.

Skills, Experience, and EducationRequirements

Required

• 5+ years of experience inphysical operations management.

• Proven experience managing site-level operations (manufacturing, ag-tech, industrial,logistics, or similar)

• Strongtrack recordofmanaging and delivering toKPIs (safety, cost, throughput, quality)

• Experiencemanagingand developing operational teams

• Knowledge and experience of managing OSHA requirements.

• Exposure to seasonality and workforce planning

• Comfortable working on-site in an agricultural/field-adjacent environment

Preferred

• Experience in ag-tech, food production, or agricultural operations

• Experience managing cross functionally with field ops, supply, and commercial teams.

• Background in scaling operations in startup or high-growth environments

• Exposure to automation, hardware-enabled, or technology-driven operations

• Experience working in cross-regional or global organizations
• Degree in a relevant subject e.g.agribusiness, agriculture engineering, operations management, businessmanagementetc.
  

Behavioural Requirements

• Commitment to, and passion for, theRapidAIM/Flyttrmission and values.

• Responsive to the needs of an international business working across different time zones, adapting working patterns in-line with business requirements.

• Positive, humble,co-operativeand professional always.

• Works with urgency and solves things promptly.

• Resilient and persistent in an innovative and constantly changing environment.

• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable building processes from scratch.

• Values collaboration and works effectively with global colleagues.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, gender reassignment, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.