Remote Manufacturing Robotics Program Lead

HBD Industries, Inc.; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HBD Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Program Manager to lead manufacturing robotics and automation initiatives across our U.S.

facilities. The role requires building the automation roadmap, evaluating opportunities, and directing capital projects from concept to production. You will partner with plant leadership to implement robotics technologies, drive safety and productivity gains, and manage vendor relationships across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years leading robotics and automation projects in manufacturing.
• Experience deploying robotic automation from concept to production.
• Experience developing capital project business cases and ROI analyses.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize manufacturing automation opportunities across multiple plants.
• Lead automation and robotics projects from concept through commissioning and production stabilization.
• Develop business cases, ROI analyses, budgets, and project plans.
• Manage system integrators, equipment suppliers, and external automation partners.
• Lead the implementation of robotic work cells, machine tending, material handling, vision systems, palletizing, and other advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and labor utilization.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Automation strategy

Vendor management

Influence leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

FANUC

ABB

KUKA

Yaskawa/Motoman

Universal Robots

PLCs/HMIs

Job description

HBD Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Automation Program Manager to lead manufacturing robotics and automation initiatives across our U.S.

facilities. The role requires building the automation roadmap, evaluating opportunities, and directing capital projects from concept to production. You will partner with plant leadership to implement robotics technologies, drive safety and productivity gains, and manage vendor relationships across multiple sites.