Robot Operations Site Lead

HireArt; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthcare benefits subsidized by Hire

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and life insurance

401k package

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a Robot Operations Site Lead for a manufacturing facility in the Charleston, SC area. You will lead a small team of Robot Operators, supervise day-to-day execution, safety, and performance, and serve as the onsite point of contact with remote leadership.

The role requires hands-on operator work, shift coordination, and a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and real-time problem solving on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a factory or industrial automation environment.
• Previous team lead or supervisor experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; must produce shift and bug reports.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings; reinforce SOPs.
• Own shift scheduling with two-person coverage for sessions.
• Perform Robot Operator duties and develop Teleoperator skills.
• Coordinate tasks, setup/teardown, and documentation.
• Coach team, monitor execution, and escalate issues as needed.
• Submit end-of-day reports, bug reports, and safety updates.

Skills

Leadership

Safety protocols

Communication

Onsite work

Shift scheduling

Robot operations

Job description

Expected compensation: 39.00 - 55.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client find a Robot Operations Site Lead to serve as the onsite leadership presence for an active robot deployment at a manufacturing facility in the Charleston, S.C. area.

In this role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day execution, safety, and performance of a small team of Robot Operators working in a live industrial environment. As a hands-on working lead, you’ll be expected to perform operator functions while also owning shift coordination, team accountability, procedural compliance, and real-time communication with remote Robot Operations leadership.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing, factory, or industrial automation environment and understands how structured operations and safety procedures work in practice. You’re a confident and dependable team leader who can maintain high operational standards, coach others in real time, and take ownership when issues arise.

As a Robot Operations Site Lead, You Will

• Lead daily toolbox talks and pre-shift safety briefings and reinforce established safety protocols throughout onsite operations.
• Own shift scheduling and daily operator assignments, ensuring required two-person coverage is maintained for all robot operation sessions.
• Perform Robot Operator responsibilities, including Safety Operator and Laptop Operator functions, and develop proficiency as a Teleoperator through structured training.
• Oversee and perform task setup and teardown, including positioning robots and equipment and preparing required support and documentation equipment.
• Lead the onsite operator team by monitoring execution quality, coaching team members on procedural compliance, and addressing performance gaps in real time.
• Enforce established SOPs and checklists, identify gaps or outdated procedures, and elevate recommended process improvements to Robot Operations leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the onsite team, remote Robot Operations leadership, and deployment facility staff, coordinating operational needs, shift handoffs, access logistics, status updates, and issue escalation.
• Ensure end-of-day shift reports, bug reports, and safety issues are documented and communicated accurately and on time in accordance with established protocols.
• Travel up to 10% based on business needs.

Requirements

• Direct experience working in a factory, manufacturing, or industrial automation environment
• Previous experience in a team lead, supervisor, senior operator, or similar leadership role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to independently produce clear shift reports, bug reports, and operational updates
• Experience working within structured safety protocols and the ability to consistently reinforce them across a team
• Strong operational judgment, with the ability to identify process issues, respond appropriately, and clearly elevate concerns
• Ability to work fully onsite in Charleston, S.C.
• Ability to travel up to 10% based on business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics systems, virtual reality, teleoperation, or automation equipment
• Familiarity with structured operational documentation, including SOPs, checklists, and shift logs
• Experience coordinating with external partners or customer facility stakeholders
• Ability to quickly learn new technical tools, such as fleet dashboards, scheduling platforms, and issue-tracking systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout an active factory floor for extended periods
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment alongside machinery and automated equipment
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, ear protection, and other facility-required equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment:

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position staffed via HireArt. This is a fully onsite role at a customer production facility in the Charleston, S.C. area, with limited work potentially performed from a local company field office.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.