Role: Production Supervisor
Department: Manufacturing Leadership
Location: San Carlos, CA (on-site)
Shift: Day Shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Your CharterTo create an abundant supply of physical labor through safe, intelligent humanoids, we have to build them at a quality and cadence the world hasn't seen in a humanoid program. As Production Supervisor, you own the daily rhythm of the assembly floor - the people, the workflow, the safety, and the output. You are the person who makes sure that when a NEO leaves our facility, it leaves built right, on time, and made by a team that's proud of how it got there. This role sits squarely on 1X's critical path: without a production floor that runs with discipline and care, we don't ship.
Key Outcomes- Hit daily and weekly NEO build targets without compromising on safety or quality, and own the metrics that prove it (throughput, yield, first-pass quality, on-time completion).
- Build and lead a production team that is trained, accountable, and engaged - measured by retention, cross-training coverage, and team-level performance against plan.
- Drive defect rates and rework down quarter over quarter through root-cause problem solving, process control, and tight feedback loops with Quality and Engineering.
- Own floor safety as a non-negotiable - zero preventable incidents, full compliance with safety protocols, and a culture where the team raises issues early.
- Surface and lead at least one meaningful process improvement per quarter - something that measurably improves cycle time, ergonomics, quality, or cost.
Key Competencies- A builder who leads from the floor. You're visible, you know your team, and you'd rather solve a problem at the station than from a desk.
- High ownership and high standards. You don't wait to be asked, you don't hand off problems, and you hold the line on quality even when the pressure is on.
- Clear, direct communicator. You give feedback in real time, escalate cleanly, and translate between technicians, engineers, and leadership without losing the signal.
- Structured problem solver. You can move fast under pressure and still get to root cause - not just clear the jam in front of you.
- Calm in ambiguity. New products, evolving processes, and changing priorities don't rattle you - they're the job.
Minimum Requirements- 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 (e.g., standard work, defect tracking, lockout/tagout, PPE compliance).
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment where the process you ran last quarter may not be the process you run next quarter.
- Available to work on-site in Hayward or San Carlos, on a day or swing shift.
Preferred Skills- Experience in low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing - 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.
What does a successful 1X Team Member look likeTeam members at 1X who thrive here are builders. They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it's the one thing you can't get back - because it is. They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask. We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.
Compensation Range$90,000 - $120,000 + Equity
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
