Production Manager

**About Robbox**

Robbox is a Canadian technology company developing the first generation of _Smart Digital Power Tools_ — engineered, designed, and built right here in Canada. Our products combine advanced electronics, precision mechanics, and intelligent software to bring innovation to the construction and manufacturing industries and beyond. We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive **Production Manager** to join our growing team and help oversee daily manufacturing operations, procurement, and production planning at our Burnaby facility.

**Responsibilities**
- **Inventory Control**_
- Oversee receipt, inspection, and organization of incoming shipments and materials
- Conduct basic QC checks on incoming parts (visual inspection, measurement sampling)
- Maintain and update inventory spreadsheets and BOMs
- Remove obsolete or scrap materials and coordinate proper disposal
- Ensure accurate physical and digital tracking of components
- **Vendor and Supply Chain Management**_
- Purchase all electronics necessary for manufacturing, calibration and testing.
- Coordinate orders for custom, off-the-shelf (OTS), and consumable components
- Manage purchase orders, payments, and on-time deliveries
- Communicate RFQs and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Identify alternate suppliers based on specifications, lead times, and cost
- Coordinate sample evaluations for potential new vendors
- **Purchasing Coordination**_
- Collaborate with management to forecast and plan upcoming production runs
- Maintain sufficient inventory to support production timelines
- Communicate and align purchasing decisions with engineering and management teams
- **Electronics Procurement**_
- Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and contract manufacturers for PCB procurement and assembly
- Manage component sourcing and logistics with local and international (China/Taiwan/HK) suppliers
- Plan proactively for long lead-time electronic components
- Support electronics procurement documentation and recordkeeping
- **Production Floor Management**_
- Ensure production floor is organized and equipped with required jigs, parts, and tools
- Distribute and maintain production documentation and work instructions
- Supervise production staff to ensure adherence to processes, safety, and quality standards
- Oversee training of new and temporary staff
- Monitor staffing levels and schedule to meet production targets
- **Process Improvement & Coordination**_
- Collect and analyze manufacturing process data to identify inefficiencies
- Implement inventory and production process improvements
- Collaborate with engineering to identify design enhancements and jigs that improve production flow
- Support small-scale assembly processes (e.g., cable assembly, soldering, calibration, QA testing) as needed

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Production Manager or in a similar manufacturing/fabrication role
- Strong background in production planning, procurement, and vendor coordination
- Experience managing inventory systems and BOM documentation
- Familiarity with electronics manufacturing and assembly processes (PCB, cabling, soldering, etc.)
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and timelines simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for inventory and procurement tracking

**Bonus Points For**:

- Experience with startup or small-scale production environments
- Knowledge of electronics calibration, QA, or testing procedures
- Background in tool manufacturing, consumer electronics, or hardware startups

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- Product management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person