Production Supervisor - Hands

The role

The Production Supervisor owns the daily rhythm of the assembly floor, including people, workflow, safety, and output. This person ensures NEO robots are built correctly and on time.

What you will do

• Hit daily and weekly NEO build targets regarding throughput, yield, first-pass quality, and on-time completion.
• Build and lead a production team through training, accountability, and engagement.
• Drive defect rates and rework down through root-cause problem solving and process control.
• Own floor safety and ensure full compliance with safety protocols.
• Lead at least one meaningful process improvement per quarter to improve cycle time, ergonomics, quality, or cost.

Required qualifications

• 3+ years directly supervising production or manufacturing teams in a hands-on, on-floor capacity.
• Demonstrated track record of hitting production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Working fluency in production planning, quality systems, and safety practices.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing such as robotics, aerospace, medical devices, EVs, or advanced electromechanical assembly.
• Hands-on experience with lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other structured continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Experience launching a new product line or ramping a new process from pilot to production.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, or production tracking systems.
• Experience training and developing technicians, including building cross-training and skills matrices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X builds humanoid robots that work in homes to do chores and handle tasks. They are building NEO, a flagship home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world.