The all-in-one, most intuitive, most affordable industrial robots. Backed by General Catalyst.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager holds full accountability for day-to-day plant operations across Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, OpEx, HR, Finance, and EHS. This is a visible, present leadership role — one where operational discipline is modeled from the floor up.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with meaningful time leading a plant floor or plant
- 5+ years of management/supervisory experience with direct reports in a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience in electromechanical assembly — mechanical fits, harnessing, wiring, actuators, sensors, and integrated test
- Demonstrated lean/TPS fluency and a real continuous-improvement habit — not just certifications on paper
- Ownership of SQDC metrics with a track record of improving them
More about this role
Standard Bots is building the next generation of industrial robots — hardware that's powerful, affordable, and designed to scale. We're moving fast from prototype to high-volume production, and we need the engineering foundation to match. This role is central to that.
Note: This role will be required to come into our Glen Cove, NY robotics factory 5 days/week. Relocation assistance available.
Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Operations, the Plant Manager holds full accountability for day-to-day plant operations across Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, OpEx, HR, Finance, and EHS. This is a visible, present leadership role — one where operational discipline is modeled from the floor up. The Plant Manager sets the standard for how the facility operates, builds the systems and team structures that sustain quality at scale, and ensures execution is grounded in direct, firsthand knowledge of what is happening on the production floor.
The ideal candidate leads through direct engagement with operations — present on the floor, close to the work, and quick to mobilize around problems as they emerge. When disruptions arise —whether a line stoppage, a supplier shortfall, a...
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