Production Manager

About BeeX BeeX is building the world's most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs). BeeX specialises in providing autonomous robotics solutions to safeguard underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy and defense sectors, reducing over 90% of carbon emissions. We are pioneering Autonomous Robotics-as-a-Service (ARaaS) on a global scale, supported by decades of operational experience in harsh waters. With unprecedented efficiency, we strive to provide our customers with a one-point solution for asset integrity management -- protecting assets they value, making sure they stay safe. Why Join Now The industries we serve need new ways to overcome their current challenges, and BeeX sees the opportunity in delivering exactly that, right now. Creating anything new is very hard, and we need outstanding people. At BeeX, everyone is dependent; united by enthusiasm for bold innovation. Our multi-disciplinary team thrives in dynamic environments, driving transformative advancements globally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the world! You will enjoy this job if you: • Want to work in fast-paced start-up environment, prioritizing growth over short-term gains • Like to work independently, as well as collaboratively with team members in other sub-teams • Have a positive learning mindset, and can quickly absorb knowledge to overcome challenges • Can assess risk and make time-critical decisions/tradeoffs in imperfect scenarios Your Role Your role is the Production Manager. You will be responsible for planning, managing, and improving BeeX’s end-to-end production activities across mechanical assembly, electrical integration, system build, and production testing readiness. This role ensures products are delivered safely, on time, at the required quality level, and in a scalable manner as the company grows. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing discipline with practical experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environments, preferably involving robotics, electronics, marine systems, or other complex electromechanical products. Production Planning and Execution • Lead daily production operations across assembly, integration, and manufacturing support activities. • Develop and manage production schedules based on delivery priorities, engineering readiness, material availability, and manpower capacity. • Ensure on-time completion of builds, rework, and production-related milestones. • Coordinate closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, and testing teams to remove bottlenecks and maintain production flow. Team Leadership • Manage, coach, and develop technicians, assemblers, and production support staff. • Build a high-performance production culture focused on accountability, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. • Plan manpower allocation effectively across production stages and shifting priorities. • Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of production personnel. Manufacturing Quality and Process Control • Establish and enforce robust assembly and workmanship standards. • Work with engineering and quality teams to implement work instructions, SOPs, checklists, and inspection gates. • Ensure production records, traceability, and documentation are complete and accurate. • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects, failures, and recurring build issues. • Support supplier quality feedback loops and internal non-conformance management. New Product Introduction and Scale-Up • Partner with engineering teams on prototype-to-production transition and NPI activities. • Improve manufacturability, repeatability, and production readiness of new products and revisions. • Identify tooling, fixtures, layout, and process improvements needed for scale. • Support configuration control and change implementation for product updates. Testing and Operational Readiness • Coordinate with testing teams to ensure systems are build-ready for functional, pressure, and wet testing. • Ensure production output meets defined acceptance criteria before transfer to test or deployment preparation. • Support investigation of production-related failures found during test or field deployment. Inventory, Materials, and Resource Management • Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to ensure material readiness and minimize shortages. • Monitor WIP, inventory usage, and critical part constraints affecting build schedules. • Help define reorder signals, kit readiness processes, and production staging practices. Continuous Improvement • Drive Lean, 5S, visual management, and process efficiency improvements across the production floor. • Improve layout, workstation design, tool control, and material flow. • Define and track KPIs such as output, first-pass yield, rework rate, schedule adherence, and labor efficiency. • Lead initiatives that improve throughput, quality, and cost performance. • Safety and Compliance • Maintain a safe, organized, and disciplined production environment. • Enforce EHS practices relevant to assembly, lifting, power tools, electrical integration, pressure-related preparations, and wet test support. • Ensure production activities comply with internal standards and applicable regulatory or customer requirements. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations management. • Experience managing production teams in electromechanical, robotics, marine, aerospace, automotive, or other complex hardware environments. • Strong understanding of production planning, assembly control, quality systems, and manufacturing workflows. • Experience with ERP/MRP systems, production reporting, and inventory coordination. • Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly documentation, and revision-controlled instructions. • Strong people leadership and cross-functional coordination skills. • Strong problem-solving ability with a practical, hands-on approach. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in underwater systems, marine technology, robotics, industrial equipment, or mission-critical hardware. • Familiarity with low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments. • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement tools. • Experience supporting NPI, DFM/DFMA, and production scale-up. • Understanding of ESD controls, cable harnessing, sealing, pressure-related assembly practices, or environmental testing workflows. Remuneration Package • Market competitive salary • Growth opportunities that align with your direct ability in helping the company, rather than an arbitrary corporate ladder • ESOP / equity participation • Healthcare support • Special access to industry events • Well-stocked pantry with nice snacks • Support for skills upgrading / learning credits