Production Manager

Back to rolesProduction ManagerNewLocationSan Francisco, CAEmployment typeFull-timeLocation typeOn-siteDepartmentOperationsCompensationCompetitive salary + equityAbout LightberryLightberry builds the software layer for expressive, interactive robots. We combine voice AI, perception, and behavior systems so robots can understand people and respond naturally.We are a small, hands-on team based in San Francisco, working across software, hardware, design, and research to turn new capabilities into robots people can interact with today.We care about thoughtful craft, fast iteration, and shipping real systems into the world.Robots with SoulsYep, you read that right.Robots are here, but they ship with no software. They’re all mute, deaf, and blind out of the box. The only way to get the robot to do anything is to write code. This is insane.We want robots to behave like in the movies: proactive, caring, aware.The roleLightberry designs the parts that give robots their character. You’ll build the production system that makes those parts repeatable, inspectable, and ready to install.You’ll work across suppliers, engineering, quality, packaging, and transport. You’ll help strengthen our US supply chain while making sure our parts integrate cleanly with robot chassis developed by companies in China.What you’ll doPlan production with engineering and suppliers, including quantities, schedules, materials, and readiness gates.Set up incoming inspections, in-process quality checks, and clear acceptance criteria for every part.Design end-of-line tests, fixtures, checklists, and traceability so defects are caught before shipment.Develop packaging and transport methods that protect parts through storage, handling, and delivery.Manage supplier performance across quality, yield, lead time, cost, and rework.Help build and improve Lightberry’s supply chain in the US.Coordinate interfaces and delivery schedules with robot chassis suppliers in China.What’s neededWe don’t care about a particular degree or industry pedigree. Show us production systems you’ve made more reliable. We do need:Production. You’ve managed the manufacture of physical parts or assemblies from plan through delivery.Quality. You can turn an engineering requirement into an inspection, test, acceptance limit, and record.Hands-on. You’re comfortable on the floor checking parts, debugging failures, and improving the process with the people doing the work.Suppliers. You set clear expectations, surface risks early, and hold vendors accountable without damaging the relationship.Systems. You build simple production controls that make quality and status visible.Bonus points中文. You speak Chinese and can work directly with robot chassis suppliers in China.Robotics. You’ve built parts or assemblies for robots, vehicles, or other complex electromechanical products.Design for manufacturing. You can work with engineers to simplify assembly, inspection, service, and scale-up.One last thing…Don’t apply if…You can’t stand chaosYou’d work remotely every day if you couldYou’re not a people-personYou’re pessimistic about tech, AI, and the futureApply if…You want to do your life’s workYou care about developing and expressing your craftYou love intense, fast-paced environmentsYou like getting your hands dirty, no work is beneath youLife’s short, why work on B2B AI SAAS infra slop when you could work on speaking robots?Apply nowName *Email *LinkedIn profile *Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? *YesNoWill you require visa sponsorship now or in the future? *YesNoGitHub, portfolio, publications, or hardware projectsWhat have you made that you’re proud of? Why? *Submit application