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 lead the roll-out of the organization's scale up using LEAN principles and practices. You will help grow the department and work hands-on to oversee the building of robots. 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
- Scaling up, 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
- LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt as an 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._