Senior Manager, Production
About The Position
Senior Manager, Production | Hardware Operations Location: Palo Alto, CA (on-site) We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance. The Role As Senior Manager of Production, you will lead the teams responsible for building some of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world. You will drive operational excellence across quality, safety, and efficiency, while guiding the scaling of production to support rapid growth. Your leadership will ensure alignment between engineering and manufacturing, enabling smooth transitions from design to large-scale production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 7+ years of management experience in a precision manufacturing environment (e.g., MedTech, microelectronics, avionics, or micro-assembly consumer electronics)
- Experience scaling large teams from production ramp-up through mature operations
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, systems integration, and hardware requirements
- Proven ability in budget planning and cost management to balance quality, output, and efficiency
- Hands-on experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage production teams of 100+ staff per shift
- Partner with engineering teams to align product development with manufacturability and production goals
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to optimize efficiency across the shop floor
- Collaborate with supply chain, quality assurance, and automation engineering to ensure production scalability and resilience
- Establish, monitor, and drive KPIs across yield, throughput, OEE, first-pass quality, and cost per unit
- Lead production capacity planning and organizational development to support growth at scale
- Promote and enforce a safe working environment with adherence to safety regulations and practices
- Ensure high-rate production by meeting demanding schedules while adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Encourage creative problem-solving while ensuring compliance with safety, documentation, and quality standards
- Implement and maintain machine upkeep schedules and spare parts availability to maximize uptime and output performance
- Oversee weekend production operations by coordinating coverage strategies and providing escalation support in a 24/7 environment
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
