Production Supervisor - Hands

1X • San Carlos, CA

27d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor owns the daily rhythm of the assembly floor, including the team, workflow, safety, and output. The role ensures NEO robots are built correctly, on time, and to high quality standards while maintaining a safe and disciplined production environment. The supervisor is accountable for meeting daily and weekly build targets and for production metrics such as throughput, yield, first-pass quality, and on-time completion. The role also develops an engaged, trained production team and works with Quality and Engineering to reduce defects and rework through root-cause problem solving and process control. The supervisor is expected to lead ongoing process improvements and to adapt as products, processes, and priorities evolve. This is an on-site position in Hayward or San Carlos, with availability for a day or swing shift.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of direct experience supervising production or manufacturing teams in a hands-on, on-floor capacity.
• Demonstrated record of meeting production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Working fluency in production planning, quality systems, and safety practices, including standard work, defect tracking, lockout/tagout, and PPE compliance.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes and priorities may change.
• Available to work on-site in Hayward or San Carlos on a day or swing shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing, such as robotics, aerospace, medical devices, EVs, or advanced electromechanical assembly.
• Hands-on experience with lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other structured continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Experience launching a new product line or ramping a process from pilot to production.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or production tracking systems.
• Experience training and developing technicians, including building cross-training programs and skills matrices.

Responsibilities

• Meet daily and weekly NEO build targets without compromising safety or quality, and own production metrics including throughput, yield, first-pass quality, and on-time completion.
• Build and lead a trained, accountable, and engaged production team; support retention, cross-training coverage, and team performance against plan.
• Reduce defects and rework quarter over quarter through root-cause problem solving, process control, and collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
• Own floor safety, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and foster a culture where team members raise issues early.
• Lead at least one meaningful process improvement per quarter that measurably improves cycle time, ergonomics, quality, or cost.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership on the production floor and solve problems at the station.
• Communicate clearly, give real-time feedback, escalate issues, and translate information among technicians, engineers, and leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match: 100% on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed