Robotics Manufacturing Lead | Lean Ops & Improvement

avidbots; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robotics experience bonus

Experience with robotics industry

Mass manufacturing scaling

Job summary

Avidbots is seeking a Production Manager to oversee robot production and drive lean manufacturing improvements. You will lead the production team, coordinate with supply chain and QA, and implement cost-saving measures while scaling operations to meet demand.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and ERP experience (Epicor). Experience with robotics is a bonus, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations or related field.
• Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience with Lean methodologies.
• ERP experience (Epicor).

Responsibilities

• Manage production team and master build schedule; optimize resource use.
• Coordinate with supply chain for material availability relative to build schedule.
• Work with QA to establish a robust corrective action roadmap for manufacturing issues.
• Ensure work instructions and engineering changes are documented and implemented in production.
• Develop lean methods and improve processes, flow, and quality to reduce cost.
• Implement 5S program with production team and track its effectiveness.
• Establish production metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Prepare and maintain production statistics on utilization and resources.
• Input data for production work orders into ERP.
• Develop annual production budget and manage cost baselines.
• Ensure health and safety policies are enforced.
• Schedule resources and review employee requests.
• Maintain a productive, motivated production environment.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

ERP (Epicor)

Job description

Avidbots is seeking a Production Manager to oversee robot production and drive lean manufacturing improvements. You will lead the production team, coordinate with supply chain and QA, and implement cost-saving measures while scaling operations to meet demand.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background, 5+ years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and ERP experience (Epicor). Experience with robotics is a bonus, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.