Production & Assembly Manager

**Job Summary**

Are you interested in working with one of Canada’s fastest-growing startups in one of the hottest fields of technology today? We’re building 100% electric robots for grass cutting in massive, 1,000+ acre solar fields and snow plowing robots. Our mission is to make outdoor work equipment sustainable, and safety is our #1 company value. We are venture-backed and have investment from some of the leading companies in utility-scale solar. In our collaborative and innovative work environment, we believe anything is possible with the right team and are looking for you to make an impact

As our Production & Assembly Manager, you will be the expert in LEAN principles and practices. You will work hands-on to oversee the building of robots, train and manage the production and assembly team members and promote LEAN improvement initiatives to scale up the organization's production. We’re looking for someone with LEAN experience and strong leadership skills. Ideally, you’ve already helped scale manufacturing from a few staff to dozens of staff. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply

**Responsibilities**:

- Managing a team of 8+ employees, including middle-management and co-op students
- Reviewing the organization's internal manufacturing processes to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved
- Implementing and promoting continuous improvement initiatives using various LEAN methodologies and standards (e.g. 5S, TPM, Kaizen, etc.)
- Planning and organizing workloads by distributing work assignments to team members to maintain focus on priorities
- Ensuring PPE is worn to eliminate risks and hazards and advising of safe work practices
- Participation in JHSC initiatives, inspections and monthly meetings
- Conduct formal and informal performance evaluations with all direct reports on a regular basis
- Training team members on how to safely operate tools, guiding them through the production & assembly processes
- Participate in the department's hiring processes including conducting interviews and onboarding
- Leading and motivating your team to meet the proposed objectives, priorities and targets
- Occasionally assembling robots yourself using a variety of hand tools and power tools, constructing both the mechanical and electrical subassemblies
- Advocating for and maintaining excellent shop standards in line with company's Health and Safety policies and practices
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Testing and operating robots to ensure functionality meets customer requirements, and troubleshooting when necessary

**Required Skills/Experience**
- 3-5+ years experience practicing and advocating for LEAN manufacturing
- 3-5+ years experience working in a shop setting
- 3-5+ years experience in a Managerial or Supervisory role
- Past experience leading the scale-up of LEAN manufacturing a strong asset
- Reading engineering diagrams and wire schematics
- Previous experience helping scale-up a startup or small company from dozens to hundreds of staff
- Testing and debugging skills
- Safety-first mindset
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities

**Nice to Haves**:

- Familiarity with SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software
- Previous experience in Robotics manufacturing or production

**Why work with us?**
- We’re one of Canada’s fastest growing companies & venture-backed by leaders in the solar industry
- Stock options
- Welcoming, inclusive and collaborative team environment
- Modern office and Green Energy technology
- Monthly social events such as Foosball and other game tournaments, Jackbox games, luncheons, trivia, and more
- Exciting Startup with lots of opportunity to make an impact
- Swap Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please let us know if any accommodation is needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be kept confidential._