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Operations & Production Manager Ecorobotix - 4.0 Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $130,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Resource planning methods Inventory management software Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Data management Production management software Supply chain analytics Business Administration Supply Chain Management Full Job Description Location This role will be based on-site in Lyons, KS. Candidates must be willing to commute or relocate to the surrounding area. About the Job Ecorobotix Inc. creates innovative robotic solutions that reduce the negative ecological impact of modern agriculture. We have developed an AI-based ultra-high precision spot spraying technology that drastically reduces the amount of chemicals used in crop fields while keeping costs competitive. The technology is currently deployed on our tractor-towed ARA machine. By joining our talented and dynamic team, you will contribute to a more sustainable, environment-friendly agriculture in an innovative scale-up at the cutting edge of technology. We are a revolutionary organization with a great work environment that supports creativity through self-motivation. General Objective of the Role We are seeking an Operations and Production Manag e r to serve as the critical bridge between Ecorobotix Inc. and our external manufacturing partner based in the Lyons, Kansas area. In this role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operational and logistical relationship with this manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for orchestrating production planning, ensuring seamless logistics, tracking performance reporting, and maintaining flawless data integrity strictly within the ERP system (Odoo). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a proven track record of managing external supply chains, we want you on our team

Key Responsibilities Partner Management:

Act as the primary liaison and day-to-day contact for our contract manufacturer in Lyons, KS, addressing operational, quality, and logistical queries promptly

Production Planning:

Manage and oversee the master production schedule with the production partner. Coordinate forecasts, capacity planning, and material readiness to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods from the Kansas facility

Logistics Coordination:

Resolve any supply chain bottlenecks, shipping delays, or customs issues to ensure a smooth flow of materials

Reporting & Analytics:

Generate, monitor, and present key performance indicator (KPI) reports. Track metrics such as on-time delivery, production yield, and inventory health, leading regular business reviews with the manufacturing partner

ERP Data Integrity:

Take full ownership of production data within the Odoo ERP system. Ensure that inventory counts, and production receipts are rigorously maintained, accurately recorded, and updated in real-time

Continuous Improvement:

Identify operational inefficiencies and work collaboratively with internal engineering/quality teams and our external partner to optimize processes, reduce lead times, and lower costs

Qualifications & Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field

Experience:

3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain or external production management

Technical Skills:

Hands-on, working knowledge of ERP is required. Strong understanding of production planning, and inventory management

Travel:

Willingness to travel periodically within the US and abroad (Switzerland)

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): This role will be fully onsite in Lyons, KS. Are you comfortable commuting or relocating to this location? Do you have hands-on experience using an ERP system for production planning, inventory management, or manufacturing operations? Do you have at least 3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, supply chain, or external production management? How many years of experience do you have managing production schedules, capacity planning, or manufacturing forecasts?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person