MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Location: San Antonio, Texas Reports To: CTO About Renu Robotics: At Renu Robotics, we harness cutting-edge autonomous technology to deliver safe, sustainable, and efficient vegetation management. We are revolutionizing land maintenance by reducing environmental impact, improving safety and efficiency, and empowering industries to manage natural growth with precision and care. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity. By encouraging curiosity and valuing diverse perspectives, we empower our team to push boundaries, solve real-world problems, and redefine what is possible in robotics technology, while learning from every blade of grass we cut. Position Overview The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, and the timely delivery of products to the market. This role leads a team of manufacturing staff, drives continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with company policies and industry regulations, certifications and standards, collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet manufacturing goals for internal and external customer expectations, and ensures quality in all products leaving the facility. Key Responsibilities Organize and direct manufacturing operations to meet manufacturing schedules and quality standards. Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing technicians to build a high-performing team. Monitor, analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, on-time builds, manufacturing defects, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), downtime, etc. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring safety is primary. Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, finance, and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues and optimize processes. Represent manufacturing interests in design review meetings and leadership meetings. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes to improve efficiency and cost reduction. Assures Quality in Products and uses quality systems including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies. Help to develop and manage manufacturing annual budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for improvements and savings. Oversee equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Coordinate with Procurement on the need and timely delivery of materials necessary for manufacturing products. Maintain a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. Prepare, maintain, and present manufacturing reports to senior leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience), Master's degree Preferred. Strong background in safety, compliance, and quality management. Experienced in, or knowledge of robotics technology preferred. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management and quality processes with progressive leadership responsibility and a proven track record of delivering commercial products, ideally into the energy industry. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and manufacturing planning. Proven track record of implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement initiatives. Knowledge of harsh environment product requirements preferred. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience in the management of a portfolio of products is preferred. Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing software preferred. Experience with NetSuite a plus. Familiarity with Industrial Quality Management Systems (ideally Arena QMS), with ISO-related standards/certification experience preferred. Preference given for ISO 9001 implementation and/or operational experience. DFM experience preferred. Must be authorized to work in the US without Sponsorship. Work Environment Fast-paced manufacturing environment. Requires standing, walking, occasional lifting, and variable temperature conditions. Regular interaction with manufacturing staff, supervisors, engineering and technology development teams, and senior leadership. May require occasional visits to field locations (in the US.) #J-18808-Ljbffr