Manufacturing Plant Manager

About Standard Bots 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

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. 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 quality excursion, or a build constraint — this leader diagnoses at the source, drives resolution in real time, and translates operational insight into lasting corrective action. Equally capable of strategic planning and tactical execution, this person bridges the floor and the boardroom with equal credibility.

What You'll Do Production Execution: Oversee assembly and testing processes. PCB and SMT Line Ownership: Direct SMT/PCB line for quality. SQDC Performance Management: Own plant metrics and improvements. Financial Stewardship: Manage budget, reduce costs. People Development and Team Leadership: Build and lead skilled teams. Continuous Improvement and Production System Governance: Deploy and sustain TPS practices. Capacity Planning and Production Scaling: Launch and optimize new production cells. New Product Introduction (NPI): Partner for production readiness. Vertical Integration and Insourcing: Insource processes, lead launches. Cross-Functional Integration: Liaison for manufacturing alignment. Environment, Health, and Safety: Ensure and reinforce safety compliance. Stakeholder Engagement and Community Representation: Represent company professionally to stakeholders. Basic