Manufacturing Manager-Electronics

About Robbox

Robbox is a Canadian technology company developing the first generation of Smart Digital Power Tools — engineered, designed, and built right here in Canada. Our products combine advanced electronics, precision mechanics, and intelligent software to bring innovation to the construction and manufacturing industries and beyond. We're looking for a highly organized and proactive Production Manager to join our growing team and help oversee daily manufacturing operations, procurement, and production planning at our Burnaby facility.

Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• Oversee receipt, inspection, and organization of incoming shipments and materials
• Conduct basic QC checks on incoming parts (visual inspection, measurement sampling)
• Maintain and update inventory spreadsheets and BOMs
• Remove obsolete or scrap materials and coordinate proper disposal
• Ensure accurate physical and digital tracking of components

Vendor and Supply Chain Management

• Purchase all electronics necessary for manufacturing, calibration and testing.
• Coordinate orders for custom, off-the-shelf (OTS), and consumable components
• Manage purchase orders, payments, and on-time deliveries
• Communicate RFQs and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Identify alternate suppliers based on specifications, lead times, and cost
• Coordinate sample evaluations for potential new vendors

Purchasing Coordination

• Collaborate with management to forecast and plan upcoming production runs
• Maintain sufficient inventory to support production timelines
• Communicate and align purchasing decisions with engineering and management teams

Electronics Procurement

• Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and contract manufacturers for PCB procurement and assembly
• Manage component sourcing and logistics with local and international (China/Taiwan/HK) suppliers
• Plan proactively for long lead-time electronic components
• Support electronics procurement documentation and recordkeeping

Production Floor Management

• Ensure production floor is organized and equipped with required jigs, parts, and tools
• Distribute and maintain production documentation and work instructions
• Supervise production staff to ensure adherence to processes, safety, and quality standards
• Oversee training of new and temporary staff
• Monitor staffing levels and schedule to meet production targets

Process Improvement & Coordination

• Collect and analyze manufacturing process data to identify inefficiencies
• Implement inventory and production process improvements
• Collaborate with engineering to identify design enhancements and jigs that improve production flow
• Support small-scale assembly processes (e.g., cable assembly, soldering, calibration, QA testing) as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Production Manager or in a similar manufacturing/fabrication role
• Strong background in production planning, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Experience managing inventory systems and BOM documentation
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing and assembly processes (PCB, cabling, soldering, etc.)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and timelines simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for inventory and procurement tracking

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with startup or small-scale production environments
• Knowledge of electronics calibration, QA, or testing procedures
• Background in tool manufacturing, consumer electronics, or hardware startups

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
• Product management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person