Production Supervisor - Hands

1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.

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Palo Alto, United States
About 1X

1X develops humanoid robots that live and learn alongside people. Its flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed to autonomously help with household tasks, supported by the company’s embodied-AI systems.

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About the Role

You will lead the daily assembly-floor workflow, people, safety, and production output. You will monitor throughput, yield, quality, and completion metrics; train and develop technicians; reduce defects through root-cause analysis; enforce safety protocols; and lead measurable improvements to cycle time, ergonomics, quality, or cost.

Requirements

  • Have 3+ years of hands-on, on-floor production or manufacturing team supervision experience
  • Demonstrate success meeting production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards
  • Apply production planning, quality systems, and safety practices including standard work, defect tracking, lockout/tagout, and PPE compliance
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Be available to work on-site in Hayward or San Carlos on a day or swing shift

Responsibilities

  • Meet daily and weekly build targets while maintaining safety and quality
  • Own throughput, yield, first-pass quality, and on-time completion metrics
  • Lead, train, and develop production technicians
  • Reduce defects and rework through root-cause analysis, process control, and feedback loops
  • Maintain safety compliance and encourage early issue reporting
  • Lead at least one meaningful process improvement each quarter

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
  • Commuter transit and parking benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches
  • Equity