Robotics Production Lead - On-Site Manufacturing

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) match

FSA/HSA options

Commuter benefits

EAP for wellbeing

Job summary

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, with a safe, scalable production model. We seek a Production Supervisor to own daily floor rhythm, manage people, workflow, safety, and output on our Hayward/San Carlos lines.

You’ll drive throughput and quality while mentoring technicians in a fast-growing setting. As a hands-on leader, you’ll ensure on-time shipment, implement lean improvements, and partner with Quality and Engineering to reduce defects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervising production or manufacturing teams on the shop floor.
• Proven ability to meet production targets while preserving quality and safety.
• Fluent in production planning, quality systems, and safety practices (e.g., standard work, defect tracking).
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing processes.
• On-site availability in Hayward or San Carlos, with day or swing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Hit daily and weekly build targets without compromising safety or quality.
• Lead a trained, accountable, and engaged production team.
• Reduce defects and rework through root-cause analysis and process control.
• Own floor safety with zero incidents and full protocol compliance.
• Drive at least one quarterly process-improvement initiative that lowers cycle time, improves ergonomics, or reduces cost.

Skills

Floor leadership

Safety compliance

Production planning

Quality control

People management

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, with a safe, scalable production model. We seek a Production Supervisor to own daily floor rhythm, manage people, workflow, safety, and output on our Hayward/San Carlos lines.

You’ll drive throughput and quality while mentoring technicians in a fast-growing setting. As a hands-on leader, you’ll ensure on-time shipment, implement lean improvements, and partner with Quality and Engineering to reduce defects.