Robotics Operations Lead — Scale Data & Teams

Generalist AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Generalist is seeking a Robotics Operations Manager to lead and scale on-site data-collection activities for our robotic foundation models. You will supervise robot operators and shift leads, manage staffing, readiness, and throughput, and collaborate with research and engineering to translate priorities into reliable workflows.

You will develop training, establish safety norms, and implement metrics to drive continuous improvements across the lab floor as the fleet grows.

Qualifications

• Experience owning day-to-day execution in robotics, manufacturing, logistics, or similar hands-on environments.
• Experience leading frontline teams, coaching and setting performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Own daily robotics operations: staffing, scheduling, robot readiness, data quality.
• Lead and develop the team: coaching, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management.
• Keep the lab ready and safe: setup, readiness checks, equipment tracking, safety procedures.
• Translate research priorities into execution: launch, refine, and retire data collection tasks with clear instructions.
• Use operational data to improve performance: establish metrics, identify bottlenecks, drive improvements.
• Build scalable processes: develop procedures, training materials, and handoff routines.

Skills

Robotics operations

Team leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Data analysis

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Robot hardware familiarity

Job description

Generalist is seeking a Robotics Operations Manager to lead and scale on-site data-collection activities for our robotic foundation models. You will supervise robot operators and shift leads, manage staffing, readiness, and throughput, and collaborate with research and engineering to translate priorities into reliable workflows.

You will develop training, establish safety norms, and implement metrics to drive continuous improvements across the lab floor as the fleet grows.