On-Site Swing Shift Operations Lead

Figure; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company, is seeking a Shift Coordinator for on-site leadership of the swing shift at our Fontana, CA site. You will lead robot operators and technicians, ensuring smooth operations, testing, service, and upgrades while coordinating with site leads and HQ.

The role requires 2+ years of leadership experience, strong people management, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt schedules including weekends and holidays. Base pay ranges $140,000–$165,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Proven people management experience with coaching and accountability.
• Schedule flexibility to work swing shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgment and execution in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the swing shift team and own daily onsite production operations during the shift.
• Manage, coach, and develop operators and technicians, including assigning work and giving feedback.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members for scaling operations.
• Handle attendance, scheduling, and shift coverage; adjust staffing as needed.
• Run shift handoffs with site leads and provide updates on fleet status and issues.
• Schedule and track onsite humanoid fleet service and maintenance.
• Serve as the on-shift point of contact for the customer.
• Log and elevate issues with clear engineering feedback to Headquarters.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Customer-facing

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company, is seeking a Shift Coordinator for on-site leadership of the swing shift at our Fontana, CA site. You will lead robot operators and technicians, ensuring smooth operations, testing, service, and upgrades while coordinating with site leads and HQ.

The role requires 2+ years of leadership experience, strong people management, excellent communication, and the ability to adapt schedules including weekends and holidays. Base pay ranges $140,000–$165,000 per year.