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Senior Production Manager, Robotics Lab Operations

WelocalizeSanta Clara, CATechnology
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Salary
$90-$110
Job type
Full Time
Experience
Senior · 7+ yrs
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Santa Clara, California, this full-time role involves leading on-site robotics lab operations and managing production teams for Welocalize. The position suits an experienced operations professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and can drive throughput, quality, and safety across a large hourly workforce.

Role Overview

Welocalize is hiring a Senior Production Manager for Robotics Lab Operations to run the floor at the Santa Clara facility. This hands-on position requires on-site presence to oversee day-to-day execution, manage the leadership layer, drive production throughput, and serve as the main operational contact for the client. The manager establishes clear shift coverage, consistent standards, and reliable supervision for a large hourly team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a team of Leads and Supervisors across multiple shifts, overseeing their performance, development, and coverage models.
Oversee a workforce of 100+ full-time hourly data collection associates, operators, and lab technicians.
Handle staffing functions such as headcount planning, scheduling, shift structure, attendance, overtime, and surge coverage.
Partner with recruiting and workforce management on hiring ramps, onboarding, and time-to-productivity.
Own daily, weekly, and monthly production targets including throughput, quality, and utilization.
Run the operational cadence such as shift handoffs, daily standups, huddles, and escalation paths.
Track and report on operational KPIs like output per shift, quality scores, rework, downtime, fill rate, and labor efficiency.
Serve as the primary on-site operational contact for the client regarding status, escalations, change requests, and performance reporting.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, production, or manufacturing management.
At least 3 years of experience managing managers or supervisors.
Direct experience leading 100+ hourly employees in an on-site production, lab, warehouse, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment.
Proven experience running multi-shift operations including shift scheduling, coverage, and handoff management.
Strong track record of owning operational KPIs such as throughput, quality, utilization, and labor cost.
Ability to work on-site in Santa Clara with flexibility to support multiple shifts as needed.

Nice to Have

Experience in robotics, hardware, autonomous vehicle or AI data collection, advanced manufacturing, or technical lab environments.
Experience acting as the operational owner of a client or customer relationship, including SLA and business review ownership.
Background in a high-growth or rapidly scaling operation such as standing up new sites, lines, or programs.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Comfort with operational tooling and data like WFM systems, dashboards, ticketing, or scripting and SQL.
Experience managing a non-exempt workforce under California wage and hourly requirements.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish.

Skills and Tools

Workforce management systems
Dashboards and ticketing tools
Scripting and SQL
Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Salary and Benefits

Hourly pay ranging from $90 to $110 per hour
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine benefits
Annual leave and paid public holidays
Maternity and Paternity leave
Friendly working environment, IT equipment, social activities, global mobility policy, employee referral program, and employee assistance program

About the Company

Welocalize acts as a multilingual data and evaluation partner for foundation labs and enterprises deploying generative AI systems globally. The organization provides human judgment, data infrastructure, and evaluation systems to ensure AI models perform reliably across languages, cultures, and real-world contexts.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

SQL

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is located on-site in Santa Clara, California.

What is the hourly pay rate for this role?

The hourly pay rate ranges from $90 to $110 per hour.

How many years of management experience are required?

Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in operations, production, or manufacturing management, including a minimum of 3 years managing managers or supervisors.

Is remote work an option for this position?

No, this is an on-site role that requires regular floor presence in Santa Clara across multiple shifts.

What size team will this manager oversee?

The manager oversees a team of Leads and Supervisors along with 100+ full-time hourly data collection associates, operators, and lab technicians.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Welocalize careers page.

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