Robot Operations Site Lead

A Fast Growing AI Robotics Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) package

FSA for healthcare costs

Disability & life insurance covered

Job summary

HireArt, Inc. is assisting in finding a Robot Operations Site Lead to supervise on-site robot deployment at a Charleston manufacturing facility. You will manage day-to-day execution, safety, and a small team of Robot Operators in a live industrial setting.

The role combines hands-on operator duties with shift coordination, performance coaching, and real-time communication with remote Robot Operations leadership. Eligibility to work in the United States is assumed.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in factory, manufacturing, or industrial automation.
• Previous team lead or supervisor experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with structured safety protocols.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Charleston, SC.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily toolbox talks and pre-shift safety briefings and reinforce safety protocols onsite.
• Own shift scheduling and daily operator assignments, ensuring two-person coverage for all sessions.
• Perform Robot Operator responsibilities and develop proficiency as a Teleoperator through training.
• Oversee task setup/teardown, including positioning robots and preparing equipment.
• Lead onsite operator team, monitor execution quality, coach on compliance.
• Enforce SOPs, identify gaps, and propose improvements to leadership.
• Serve as primary contact between onsite team, remote leadership, and facility staff.
• Ensure end-of-day shift reports, bug reports, and safety issues are documented and communicated.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Industrial automation

Team lead experience

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Operational judgment

Onsite Charleston

Travel readiness

Tools

Fleet dashboards

Scheduling platforms

Issue-tracking systems

Job description

A Fast Growing AI Robotics Company

Full time

Location

Charleston, SC, United States

Work environment

In-person

Expected pay amount

39.00 - 55.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

12 month contract

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
• 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.